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| name = The Duke of Ossonoba
| name                 = Prince Nicephorus
| honorific-suffix = [[Privy Council of Latium|CI]] EE EEA ECC MCC
| title                = [[Duke of Ossonoba]] ([[#Titles, styles, honors and arms|more]])
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| office = [[Emperor's Council of Latium#Great Officers of State|Master of Offices]]
| caption              =  
| term_start = 12 January 2018
| spouse              = {{marriage|[[Princess Marthe of Falkenhayn|Marthe of Falkenhayn]]|14 June 1983}}
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| monarch = [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine XX]]
|[[Eusebia of Ossonoba|Eusebia, Crown Princess of Antenfoi]]
| predecessor = [[Leo of Ghant and Latium|Prince Leo of Ghant and Latium]]  
|[[Sophia of Ossonoba|Princess Sophia of Ossonoba]]
| office2 = Deputy Chief of Army Staff
|[[Thomas of Ossonoba|Prince Thomas of Ossonoba]]
| term_start2 = 28 February 2016
|[[Rosa of Ossonoba|Princess Rosa of Ossonoba]]
| term_end2 = 10 January 2018
|[[John of Ossonoba|Prince John of Ossonoba]]
| monarch2 = [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason VI Augustus]]<br>[[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine XX]]
|[[Marcia of Ossonoba|Princess Marcia of Ossonoba]]
| predecessor2 = Marcus Iccius
| successor2 = Flavius Viridius
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| predecessor6 =Constantine Veturius
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'''Nicephorus Anicius, 3rd Duke of Ossonoba''' <small>[[Privy Council of Latium|CI]] EE EEA ECC MCC</small> (''Gaius Anicius Probinus Nicephorus Iohnnes Theophylactus''; b. 28 March 1961) is a Latin aristocrat and [[Peerages in Latium|peer]], and Senator for Augusta Trevirorum. He has served as [[Emperor's Council of Latium#Great Officers of State|Master of Offices]] since January 2018.
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| full name            = Gaius Anicius Probinus Nicephorus Iohannes Theophylactus
| house                = [[House of Anicius|Anicius]]
| father              = [[Prince George, Duke of Ossonoba]]
| mother              = [[Princess Marie Louise of Burgoy]]
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'''Prince Nicephorus, Duke of Ossonoba''' <small>[[Emperor's Council of Latium|CI]] EE EEA ECC MCC</small> (''Gaius Anicius Probinus Nicephorus Iohannes Theophylactus''; b. 28 March 1961) is a Latin prince, military officer, and imperial duke. He has served as [[Master of Offices]] from early 2018 to early 2019.


Ossonoba is the eldest son of [[Prince George, Duke of Ossonoba]] and Princess Marie Louise of Burgoy, At the time of his brith he was [[Succession to the Latin throne|fourth in line to the Latin throne]]; since he has fallen out of the official line of succession, though in the unofficial, extended line of succession is thirty-fifth.
Ossonoba is the eldest son of [[Prince George, Duke of Ossonoba]] and Princess Marie Louise of Burgoy, At the time of his birth he was [[Succession to the Latin throne|fourth in line to the Latin throne]]; since he has fallen out of the official line of succession, though in the unofficial, extended line of succession is thirty-fifth.


Before the end of his active military service, Ossonoba held the rank of {{wp|Lieutenant-general (United Kingdom)|Legate}} in the [[Latin Army]] and served as [[Latin Army#Chief of Defense Staff|Deputy Chief of Army Staff]] from 2016 until 2018. He saw active service during the X crisis where he earned the Medal for Valor.
Before the end of his active military service, Ossonoba held the rank of {{wp|Lieutenant-general (United Kingdom)|Legate}} in the [[Latin Army]] and served as [[Latin Army#Chief of Defense Staff|Deputy Chief of Army Staff]] from 2016 until 2018. He saw active service during the [[Polnitsa-Milostian War]] where he earned the Medal for Valor.
==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Ossonoba was born on 28 March 1961 to parents [[Prince George, Duke of Ossonoba]] and [[Princess Marie Louise of Burgoy]] at Hieria Palace in [[Alexandria (Latium)|Alexandria]]; he is the eldest of five children. He was baptized at Saint Andrew's Cathedral in Alexandria. His godparents were Theophylactus Anicius, 3rd Duke of Callatis (his father's fourth cousin); [[Charles VI of Burgoy|King Charles VI of Burgoy]] (his mother's brother); [[Princess Zoe of Latium|Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]] (his father's cousin). Ossonoba was named for his ancestor [[Nicephorus]], who was the father of [[Theophylactus I Augustus|Latin Emperor Theophylactus I Augustus]].
Ossonoba was born on 28 March 1961 to parents [[Prince George, Duke of Ossonoba]] and [[Princess Marie Louise of Burgoy]] at Hieria Palace in [[Ascanium]]; he is the eldest of five children. He was baptized at Saint Andrew's Cathedral in Ascanium. His godparents were Theophylactus Anicius, Duke of Callatis (his father's fourth cousin); [[Charles VI of Burgoy|King Charles VI of Burgoy]] (his mother's brother); [[Princess Zoe of Latium|Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]] (his father's cousin). Ossonoba was named for his ancestor [[Nicephorus]], who was the father of [[Theophylactus I Augustus|Latin Emperor Theophylactus I Augustus]].


Ossonoba attended at Our Lady of Galata ([[Sorrentian Latin language|Latin]]: Beata Maria Galatae) early in his education. He was sent to Academia Sanctus Paul-Taphioia, a school known for its rigorous curriculum, in Eleusis, northern Latium near the [[Lihnidos|Lihnidosi border]] for boarding school. He later enrolled at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]] after joining in the [[Latin Army]] at the age of 17.
Ossonoba attended at Our Lady of Galata ([[Standard Latin language|Latin]]: Beata Maria Galatae) early in his education. He was sent to Academia Sanctus Paul-Taphioia, a school known for its rigorous curriculum, in Eleusis, northern Latium near the [[Garza|Garzan border]] for boarding school. He later enrolled at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]] after joining in the [[Latin Army]] at the age of 17.
==Military career==
==Military career==
In 1981, Ossonoba graduated from Olympia after completing his officer training with the rank of {{wp|Captain (British Army and Royal Marines)|Decurion}}. From 1982 until 1984, he held command of a cohort in [[Legio XVI Primigenia|Fortune's 16th Legion]]. He took brief leave in 1985 after the birth of his eldest child, [[Thomas Anicius|Thomas]]. Later that year, he was prompted to the rank of {{wp|Lieutenant colonel (United Kingdom)|Centurion}}. By 1994 he had risen to the rank of {{wp|Brigadier (United Kingdom)|Camp Prefect}} and was given staff assignment in [[Ravenna]].
In 1981, Ossonoba graduated from Olympia after completing his officer training with the rank of {{wp|Captain (British Army and Royal Marines)|Decurion}}. From 1982 until 1984, he held command of a cohort in [[Legio XVI Primigenia|Fortune's 16th Legion]]. He took brief leave in 1985 after the birth of his eldest child, [[Thomas Anicius|Thomas]]. Later that year, he was promoted to the rank of {{wp|Lieutenant colonel (United Kingdom)|Centurion}}. By 1994 he had risen to the rank of {{wp|Brigadier (United Kingdom)|Camp Prefect}} and was given staff assignment in [[Ravenna]].


In 1990, Ossonoba became a member of the [[Order of Saint Joseph]].
In 1990, Ossonoba became a member of the [[Order of Saint Joseph]].
===Succession crisis===
Ossonoba was in [[Castellum]] when the [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium#Death|death]] of [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Emperor Jason VI Augustus]] was announced. Many within the Defense ministry say they were caught off guard by the announcement, and noted that Ossonoba left the city after it was clear that [[Flavius Vipsanius|Master of Soldiers Flavius Vipsanius]] left the city to join [[Constantine XX of Latium|Emperor Constantine XX]] in [[Adrianople (Latium)|Adrianople]].


Throughout the [[Latin succession crisis of 2016|succession crisis]], Ossonoba was active in Adrianople and participated in strategic planning at [[Palatium Supranio]]. He was credited by those within Palatium Supranio for being integral to the swift support of [[Arthurista]] received by [[Constantine XX of Latium|Emperor Constantine XX]].
In 2000, Ossonoba led a Latin detachment in [[Mesoegia|Mesogia's]] Tauric Islands during [[Operation Valiant]]. He later led a force of Latin troops during the [[2005 Polnitsan War|2005 Polnitsan War of Restoration]].
 
==Emperor's Council appointment==
==Emperor's Council appointment==
Ossonoba was in [[Castellum]] when the [[Jason VI Claudius#Death|death]] of [[Jason VI CLaudius|Emperor Jason VI Claudius]] was announced. Many within the Defense ministry say they were caught off guard by the announcement, though Ossonoba quickly pledged his support to [[Constantine XX Claudius]] who was in [[Leonopolis]].
In 2017, Ossonoba was considered for an [[Emperor's Council of Latium|Emperor's Council]] appointment, though it wasn't until January 2018 that he was appointed to replace [[Leo of Ghant and Latium|Prince Leo of Ghant and Latium]] as Master of Offices. The surprise resignation of Prince Leo came after his public recognition of a {{wp|Legitimacy (family law)|illegitimate child}}. Ossonoba was sworn in as Master of Offices on 12 January 2018. He resigned as Deputy Chief of Army Staff two days before his Council appointment.
In 2017, Ossonoba was considered for an [[Emperor's Council of Latium|Emperor's Council]] appointment, though it wasn't until January 2018 that he was appointed to replace [[Leo of Ghant and Latium|Prince Leo of Ghant and Latium]] as Master of Offices. The surprise resignation of Prince Leo came after his public recognition of a {{wp|Legitimacy (family law)|illegitimate child}}. Ossonoba was sworn in as Master of Offices on 12 January 2018. He resigned as Deputy Chief of Army Staff two days before his Council appointment.


According to [[Radiotelevisione Latii|RAL News]], Ossonoba has contributed to a more traditional and conservative council that years past.
According to [[Radiotelevisio Latii|RAL News]], Ossonoba has contributed to a more traditional and conservative council than years past.
 
He resigned in January 2019.
==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Ossonoba married [[Princess Marthe of Falkenhayn]], daughter of [[Prince Frederick Augustus, Duke of Falkenhayn]]. They have six children.
Ossonoba married [[Marthe of Falkenhayn]], daughter of [[Prince Frederick Augustus, Duke of Falkenhayn]]. They have six children.
===Issue===
===Issue===
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| [[Thomas Anicius|Thomas Anicius, Count of Mediolanum]]
| {{birth date and age|1984|4|17|df=y}}
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|[[Maria of Latium|Princess Maria of Latium]]; had issue.
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| [[Eusebia Anicia|Eusebia, Crown Princess of Antenfoi]]
| [[Eusebia Anicia|Eusebia, Crown Princess of Antenfoi]]
| {{birth date and age|1985|10|28|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1984|10|28|df=y}}
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|[[Robert, Crown Prince of Antenfoi]] (b. 1981); had issue.
|[[Robert, Crown Prince of Antenfoi]] (b. 1981); had issue.
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| [[Rosa Anicia]]
| [[Thomas of Ossonoba|Prince Thomas of Ossonoba]]
| {{birth date and age|1989|10|16|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1986|7|17|df=y}}
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| John Anicius
| [[John of Ossonoba|Prince John of Ossonoba]]
| {{birth date and age|1991|12|18|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1988|12|18|df=y}}
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| [[Marcia Anicia]]
| [[Rosa of Ossonoba|Princess Rosa of Ossonoba]]
| {{birth date and age|1993|2|21|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1990|10|16|df=y}}
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|[[Charles of Vierville|Prince Charles of Vierville]]
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| Florentius Anicius
| [[Sophia of Ossonoba|Princess Sophia of Ossonoba]]
| {{birth date and age|1995|6|10|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1993|4|6|df=y}}
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| [[Marcia of Ossonoba|Princess Marcia of Ossonoba]]
| {{birth date and age|1996|2|21|df=y}}
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==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
'''In Latium'''
'''In Latium'''
* '''28 March 1961 – 19 April 1979''': Lord of Vipitenum
* '''28 March 1961 – 15 June 2013''': ''His Imperial Highness'' Prince Nicephorus of Ossonoba
* '''19 April 1979 – 15 June 2013''': Count of Mediolanum
* '''15 June 2013 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Ossonoba
* '''15 June 2013 – present''': ''His Grace'' The Duke of Ossonoba
'''In Arthurista'''
'''In Arthurista'''
* '''15 June 2013 – present''': ''His Grace'' The Count of Cesteven
* '''15 June 2013 – present''': ''His Grace'' The Count of Cesteven
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====Foreign honors====
====Foreign honors====
*{{flag|Order of Saint Joseph}}: Member of the Order of Saint Joseph [[File:SMOM.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Order of Saint Joseph}}: Member of the Order of Saint Joseph [[File:SMOM.svg|50px]]
===Arms===
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==Ancestry==
==Ancestry==
Ossonoba is a member of the [[House of Anicius|Anicii dynasty]], and is a male-line descendant of [[Theophylactus I Augustus|Latin Emperor Theophylactus I Augustus]] and first modern [[Consul of Latium|Latin Consul]] [[John Anicius, 1st Duke of Beroea]], as well as a female-line descendant of [[John XIII of Latium|Latin Emperor John XIII]]. By way of his father, Ossonoba traces his ancestry to the [[Monarchy of Latium|Latin Emperors]], as well as the monarchs of [[Arthurista]], [[Ghant]], and [[Latium]]; and through his mother to the monarchs of [[Burgoy]], [[Lyncanestria]], [[Sydalon]], and [[Vannois]].
Ossonoba is a member of the [[House of Anicius|Anicii dynasty]], and is a male-line descendant of [[Theophylactus I Augustus|Latin Emperor Theophylactus I Augustus]] and first modern [[Consul of Latium|Latin Consul]] [[John Anicius, 1st Duke of Beroea]], as well as a female-line descendant of [[John XIII of Latium|Latin Emperor John XIII]]. By way of his father, Ossonoba traces his ancestry to the [[Monarchy of Latium|Latin Emperors]], as well as the monarchs of [[Arthurista]], [[Ghant]], and [[Latium]]; and through his mother to the monarchs of [[Burgoy]], [[Lyncanestria]], [[Sydalon]], and TBD.
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Prince Nicephorus
Duke of Ossonoba (more)
Nicephorus Anicius, 3rd Duke of Ossonoba.jpg
Born (1961-03-28) 28 March 1961 (age 63)
Hieria Palace, Ascanium, Latium
Spouse
Issue
Detail
Full name
Gaius Anicius Probinus Nicephorus Iohannes Theophylactus
HouseAnicius
FatherPrince George, Duke of Ossonoba
MotherPrincess Marie Louise of Burgoy
ReligionFabrian Catholic
Military career
Allegiance Latium
Service/branch Latin Army
Years of service1978 – 2018 (end of active service)
RankLegate
Battles/wars
Latin Imperial Family
Coat of Arms of the Emperor of the Latins
Extended imperial family

Prince Nicephorus, Duke of Ossonoba CI EE EEA ECC MCC (Gaius Anicius Probinus Nicephorus Iohannes Theophylactus; b. 28 March 1961) is a Latin prince, military officer, and imperial duke. He has served as Master of Offices from early 2018 to early 2019.

Ossonoba is the eldest son of Prince George, Duke of Ossonoba and Princess Marie Louise of Burgoy, At the time of his birth he was fourth in line to the Latin throne; since he has fallen out of the official line of succession, though in the unofficial, extended line of succession is thirty-fifth.

Before the end of his active military service, Ossonoba held the rank of Legate in the Latin Army and served as Deputy Chief of Army Staff from 2016 until 2018. He saw active service during the Polnitsa-Milostian War where he earned the Medal for Valor.

Early life and education

Ossonoba was born on 28 March 1961 to parents Prince George, Duke of Ossonoba and Princess Marie Louise of Burgoy at Hieria Palace in Ascanium; he is the eldest of five children. He was baptized at Saint Andrew's Cathedral in Ascanium. His godparents were Theophylactus Anicius, Duke of Callatis (his father's fourth cousin); King Charles VI of Burgoy (his mother's brother); Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna (his father's cousin). Ossonoba was named for his ancestor Nicephorus, who was the father of Latin Emperor Theophylactus I Augustus.

Ossonoba attended at Our Lady of Galata (Latin: Beata Maria Galatae) early in his education. He was sent to Academia Sanctus Paul-Taphioia, a school known for its rigorous curriculum, in Eleusis, northern Latium near the Garzan border for boarding school. He later enrolled at Academia Militaris Olympia after joining in the Latin Army at the age of 17.

Military career

In 1981, Ossonoba graduated from Olympia after completing his officer training with the rank of Decurion. From 1982 until 1984, he held command of a cohort in Fortune's 16th Legion. He took brief leave in 1985 after the birth of his eldest child, Thomas. Later that year, he was promoted to the rank of Centurion. By 1994 he had risen to the rank of Camp Prefect and was given staff assignment in Ravenna.

In 1990, Ossonoba became a member of the Order of Saint Joseph.

In 2000, Ossonoba led a Latin detachment in Mesogia's Tauric Islands during Operation Valiant. He later led a force of Latin troops during the 2005 Polnitsan War of Restoration.

Emperor's Council appointment

Ossonoba was in Castellum when the death of Emperor Jason VI Claudius was announced. Many within the Defense ministry say they were caught off guard by the announcement, though Ossonoba quickly pledged his support to Constantine XX Claudius who was in Leonopolis.

In 2017, Ossonoba was considered for an Emperor's Council appointment, though it wasn't until January 2018 that he was appointed to replace Prince Leo of Ghant and Latium as Master of Offices. The surprise resignation of Prince Leo came after his public recognition of a illegitimate child. Ossonoba was sworn in as Master of Offices on 12 January 2018. He resigned as Deputy Chief of Army Staff two days before his Council appointment.

According to RAL News, Ossonoba has contributed to a more traditional and conservative council than years past.

He resigned in January 2019.

Personal life

Ossonoba married Marthe of Falkenhayn, daughter of Prince Frederick Augustus, Duke of Falkenhayn. They have six children.

Issue

Name Birth Death Spouse(s)
By Princess Marthe of Falkenhayn (b. 1960)
Eusebia, Crown Princess of Antenfoi (1984-10-28) 28 October 1984 (age 40) Robert, Crown Prince of Antenfoi (b. 1981); had issue.
Prince Thomas of Ossonoba (1986-07-17) 17 July 1986 (age 38)
Prince John of Ossonoba (1988-12-18) 18 December 1988 (age 35)
Princess Rosa of Ossonoba (1990-10-16) 16 October 1990 (age 34)
Princess Sophia of Ossonoba (1993-04-06) 6 April 1993 (age 31)
Princess Marcia of Ossonoba (1996-02-21) 21 February 1996 (age 28)

Titles, styles, honors and arms

In Latium

  • 28 March 1961 – 15 June 2013: His Imperial Highness Prince Nicephorus of Ossonoba
  • 15 June 2013 – present: His Imperial Highness The Duke of Ossonoba

In Arthurista

  • 15 June 2013 – present: His Grace The Count of Cesteven

Honors

  •  Latium: Member of the Order of the Civic Crown Ordine Civile di Savoia BAR.svg
  •  Latium: Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the Crown Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg
  •  Latium: Knight of the Sacred Order of the Golden Eagle AquilaRomana0.png
  •  Latium: Knight of the Ancient Equestrian Order St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg

Foreign honors

Ancestry

Ossonoba is a member of the Anicii dynasty, and is a male-line descendant of Latin Emperor Theophylactus I Augustus and first modern Latin Consul John Anicius, 1st Duke of Beroea, as well as a female-line descendant of Latin Emperor John XIII. By way of his father, Ossonoba traces his ancestry to the Latin Emperors, as well as the monarchs of Arthurista, Ghant, and Latium; and through his mother to the monarchs of Burgoy, Lyncanestria, Sydalon, and TBD.

See also

Prince Nicephorus, Duke of Ossonoba
Born: 28 March 1961
Lines of succession
Preceded by
The Countess of Prévert 		Succession to the Latin throne
great-grandson of Joanna I 		Followed by
Thomas of Ossonoba
Nobility of Latium
Preceded by
The Prince George 		Duke of Ossonoba
2013–present 		Incumbent
Heir:
Prince Thomas of Ossonoba
Political offices
Preceded by
The Duke of Alba 		Master of Offices
2018–2019 		Current holder
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