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| full name            = Leo John Robert Aurelius
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{{Ghantish Imperial Family}}
{{Ghantish Imperial Family}}
'''Prince Leo of Ghant, Duke of Alba''' (''Leo John Robert Aurelius''; b. 31 August 1990) commonly known as '''Prince Leo''', is third child and second son of [[John IV of Ghant]] and [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]. At the time of his birth, Leo was third in line to the [[Obsidian Throne]]; he is currently fifth.
'''Prince Leo of Ghant''' (''Leo John Robert Aurelius''; b. 31 August 1990) commonly known as '''Prince Leo''', is third child and second son of [[John IV of Ghant]] and [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]. At the time of his birth, Leo was third in line to the [[Obsidian Throne]]; he is currently fifth.


Leo resided in Ghish from his birth until the death of his grandfather [[Alan I of Ghant]], after which he was {{wp|Writ of attainder|attained}} and expelled from [[Ghant]] along with his mother and sisters. Leo and his family would reside in Latium following his expulsion from Ghant and was given the honorary title <nowiki>"Prince in Latium".</nowiki> He is the first member of the immediate Ghantish Imperial Family to be both {{wp|Roman Catholic Church|Fabrian Catholic}} and foreign raised. His attainder, along with that of his two sisters, was lifted in Ghant in 2006 by his half-brother [[Nathan IV of Ghant|Emperor Nathan IV of Ghant]].  
Born at Empress Elena Hospital, in Ghish, Leo was educated at Sanctus Michaelis, in [[Castellum]], and later underwent officer training and university studies at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]]. While at Olympia, he studied international strategy and participated in the Leadership Development Program. Following his graduation he was commissioned as a Captain in the [[Ghantish Army]], and served as a [[wikipedia:military attaché|defense attaché]] at the Ghantish Embassy in Castellum. Later, Leo served alongside Latin Armed Forces, and the [[List of Latin legions#Active legions|4th legion]] before he took a leave of absence in 2017.


Leo is a graduate of [[Academia Militaris Olympia]], in [[Latium]], where he studied international strategy and participated in the Leadership Development Program. At his graduation he was commissioned as a Decurion, and before he took a leave of absence in 2017 held the honorary rank of {{wp|General (United Kingdom)|Cataptan}} in the [[Latin Army]]. He was a key figure in the [[Latin succession crisis of 2016|2016 succession crisis]] in support of his cousin [[Constantine XX of Latium|Emperor Constantine XX]].  
In spring 2018, he was appointed [[Privy Council of Ghant|Imperial Justiciar of Ghant]]. His tenure as Justiciar saw an increase in investigations and prosecutions into corruption among Ghantish imperial courtiers and officials.
==Early Life==
Leo was born at Empress Elena Hospital, in [[Ghish]], [[Ghant]] on 31 August 1990. He is the third child of [[John IV of Ghant]] and [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]. He was named Leo for his grandfather [[Leo X Claudius]] and John for his father. His birth was celebrated in Ghant and in Latium. Leo was baptized into the [[Church of Ghant]], on 20 January 1991. His godparents are X, Y; then [[Jacobus VI Augustus of Latium|Jacobus, Prince of Youth]] (his mother's brother); and [[Stephania, Princess of Youth|Stephania Pinaria]] (Jacobus's wife). He and his siblings were raised at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish during the reign of his grandfather. At court, Leo was known as an active, lively, and willful child.  


Leo previously served as [[Master of Offices]] from 2017 until 2018. In spring 2018, he was appointed [[Privy Council of Ghant|Imperial Justiciar of Ghant]]. His tenure has been noted for increased investigation and prosecution into corruption.
From 2004 to 2018, Leo spent most of his time in Latium under the supervision of his uncle [[Jacobus VI Claudius|Emperor Jacobus VI Claudius]]. Due to his father’s medical conditions, Leo and his family often spent much of winter in the Periclean region, including [[Montgisard]], [[Gran Aligonia]] and the Latin island of [[Mariana]].
==Early Life==
Leo was born at the Imperial Palace, in [[Ghish]], [[Ghant]] on 31 August 1990. He is the third child of [[John IV of Ghant]] and [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]. He was named Leo for his grandfather [[Leo X Claudius]] and prolific ancestor [[Leo of Ghant]], and John for his father. His birth was celebrated in Ghant and in Latium. Leo was baptized into the [[Church of Ghant]], on 20 January 1991. His godparents X, Y; then [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason, Prince of Youth]] (his mother's brother); and [[Stephania, Princess of Youth|Stephania Pinaria]] (Jason's wife). He and his siblings were raised at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish during the reign of his grandfather. At court, Leo was known as an active, lively, and willful child. From 1998 to 2018, Leo spent most of his time in Latium.
==Education==
==Education==
Initially, Leo's father hired tutors from both Ghant and [[Latium]], particularly [[Perateia]], to educate Leo and his siblings. The most prominent of which was Pankratios Anemas. In 1998, Leo and his sister Theodora were sent to Latium for their education. While in Latium, Leo was under the care of his uncle, [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Latin Emperor Jason VI]], and resided at court. Leo began his education in Latium at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis, where he was placed in the same class as his cousin [[Maria of Latium|Princess Maria of Latium]]. Due to his education, Leo is fluent in [[Ghantish language|Ghantish]], [[Standard Latin language|Latin]], [[wikipedia:Greek language|Hellenic]]. He also received lessons on {{wp|English language|Arthuristan}} and [[wikipedia:French language|Audonic]].
Initially, Leo's father hired tutors from both Ghant and [[Latium]], particularly [[Perateia]], to educate Leo and his siblings. The most prominent of which was Pankratios Anemas. In 2004, Leo and his sister Theodora were sent to Latium for their education. While in Latium, Leo was under the care of his uncle, Emperor Jacobus VI Claudius, and resided in Castellum.  
 
Leo’s education in Latium began at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis, where he was placed in the same class as his cousin [[Maria of Latium|Princess Maria of Latium]]. Due to his education, Leo is fluent in [[Standard Latin language|Latin]], as well as his native [[Ghantish language|Ghantish]]. He also received lessons on [[wikipedia:English language|Arthuristan]], [[wikipedia:French language|Audonian]], and [[wikipedia:Tsakonian language|Perateian]].  
 
He then attended Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis for secondary school, earning his [[wikipedia:Baccalauréat|bac]] in 2007. He chose to forgo a gap year, and joined the [[Ghantish Army]], where he enrolled at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]] for officer training after being granted a foreign cadet exemption from his uncle. While at Olympia, he primarily studied international strategy and was a participant in the Leadership Development Science program. He graduated in 2010 with a commission as a [[wikipedia:Captain (British Army and Royal Marines)|Captain]] in the Ghantish Army.


Leo continued his secondary education at Sanctus Michaelis. Leo attended Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis for secondary school, earning his {{wp|Baccalauréat|bac}} in 2009. He chose to forgo a gap year, and joined the [[Latin Army]] where he enrolled at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]]. While at Olympia, he primarily studied international strategy and was a participant in the Leadership Development Science program. He graduated in 2013 with a commission as a {{wp|Captain (British Army and Royal Marines)|Decurion}}.
==Military Career==
==Military Career==
[[File:Leo of Ghant and Latium.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Prince Leo at event in 2015.]]Leo received his military training at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]], the main national military service academy in Latium. He was first enrolled as a cadet in 2009, and during his first year participated in the Student Conference on Belisarian Affairs as his primary extracurricular activity. After undergoing training and schooling for four years at Olympia, Leo was commissioned on 1 June 2013 as a {{wp|Captain (British Army and Royal Marines)|Decurion}}. Following his commission, Leo sough active service but joined a detachment of 4th Legion, stationed in Kalymnos, outside of [[Leonopolis]], in the [[Diocese of the East]]. From April 2014 until June 2015, Leo spent time with a cohort of the 4th legion in [[Lyncanestria]] along the Lyncanestrian-Skladafen border. Leo participated in numerous military exercises while stationed with the [[List of Latin legions|4th Legion]], including war games with Belisarian allies. By May 2016, Leo was promoted to {{wp|Colonel (United Kingdom)|Tribunus}} (Military Tribune) and re-stationed to Utica. He was put on leave in early January 2017, and remained a member of legionary reserve until 2020.
[[File:Leo of Ghant and Latium.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Prince Leo at an Imperial court event in 2015.]]Leo received his military training at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]], Latium’s main military service academy. He was first enrolled as a cadet in 2009, and during his first year participated in the Student Conference on Belisarian Affairs as his primary extracurricular activity. After undergoing training and schooling for three years at Olympia, Leo was commissioned on 1 June 2012 as a Captain in the Ghantish army. Following his commission, Leo sought active service, but instead his brother assigned him to the Ghantish Embassy, in Castellum, as a [[wikipedia:military attaché|defense attaché]] where he served as a liaison with Latin Imperial court. Serving in this role from 2012 to 2014, Leo was regularly at the Palace of Augustus, and worked in close cooperation with Latin officials on matters of [[Ghantish-Latin relations]]. In 2016, Leo was named a military tribune by his uncle – the first to either a foreign national or foreign-born prince in nearly 300 years. Leo was put on leave in early January 2017, and remains a member of the army reserve.
==2016 succession crisis==
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==Emperor's Council appointment==
Leo was appointed [[Master of Offices]] on 5 January 2017. The same day, Leo was made Propraetor of Falisca, and Ostia. Throughout his tenure as Master of Office, Leo participated in Imperial duties on behalf of Emperor Constantine, which have included serving as the presiding officer of the [[Ludi Circenses|2017 Ludi Circenses]], participation in state visits, and even a limited amount of investitures when Emperor Constantine was indisposed or unavailable. [[File:Prince Leo at Ludi Circenses.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Leo spectating the chariot races during the [[Ludi Circenses|2018 Ludi Circenses]].]]


Leo resigned as Master of Offices after he announced his paternity of an {{wp|Legitimacy (family law)|illegitimate child}} on 21 December 2017. He retained a seat on the council as an Aid-in-council.
==Perateian Synedrion==
In 2015, Leo was appointed to the Perateian Synedrion by his cousin [[Constantine XX Claudius|Emperor Constantine XII Claudius]]. His role on the Synedrion was undefined early on, but he was one of Constantine's chief advisors during his early reign as junior emperor. Leo later oversaw the creation of the [[Local Council (Perateia)|Local Council]], and served as its chairman in the emperor's absence.
 
Leo resigned from his post on 11 July 2016.
==Ghantish Privy Council==
==Ghantish Privy Council==
===Imperial Justiciar===
===Imperial Justiciar===
In spring 2018, Leo was appointed [[Privy Council of Ghant|Imperial Justiciar of Ghant]] by his half-brother, [[Nathan IV of Ghant|Emperor Nathan IV]]. Prior to his appointment, he held a seat on the Ghantish Privy Council as an Adjunct councilor since 2006. Since becoming Justiciar, Leo has removed many of his predecessor's appointments and installed his own subordinates. He has made an effort to target corruption in Ghantish imperial court, and has authorized the investigation and arrest of a number of court officials.
In spring 2017, Leo was appointed [[Privy Council of Ghant|Imperial Justiciar of Ghant]] by his half-brother, [[Nathan IV of Ghant|Emperor Nathan IV]]. Prior to his appointment, he held a seat on the Ghantish Privy Council as an Adjunct since 2006, but had been absent from court since 2015. Since becoming Justiciar, Leo has removed many of his predecessor's appointments and installed his own subordinates. He has made an effort to target corruption in Ghantish imperial court, and has authorized the investigation and arrest of a number of court officials.


Despite prioritizing an anti-corruption agenda, he has numerous critics at court and in Ghant who have denounced his liberal use of Imperial Marshals to carry out arrests. The most notable of these critics is his cousin, [[Cassandra of Ghant|Princess Cassandra]], who has pardoned a number of those who have been arrested and prosecuted. These pardons are said to have caused an ever growing rift at court between the various factions. In 2019, reports circulated that Leo offered his resignation to his brother [[Nathan IV of Ghant|Emperor Nathan IV]]; however a spokesperson from the Justicar's office stated that the report was "unfounded."
Despite prioritizing an anti-corruption agenda, he has numerous critics at court and in Ghant who have denounced his liberal use of Imperial Marshals to carry out arrests. The most notable of these critics is his cousin, [[Cassandra of Ghant|Princess Cassandra]], who has pardoned a number of those who have been arrested and prosecuted. These pardons are said to have caused an ever growing rift at court between the various factions. In 2019, reports circulated that Leo offered his resignation to his brother [[Nathan IV of Ghant|Emperor Nathan IV]]; however a spokesperson from the Justicar's office stated that the report was "unfounded."
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===Imperial Manus===
Leo was appointed Imperial Manus, charged with the administration and the premier office of the Ghantish Imperial court, replacing his cousin [[Cassandra of Ghant|Princess Cassandra]].
==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Little is known of Prince Leo's personal life. The most widely known fact of Leo's personal life is that he and Emperor [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine XX]] are close friends; Leo was the best man at Constantine's wedding in December 2017. Leo is a known football fan, and is a fan of [[Liga Premier]] side FC Imperialis Ianiculum. Along with his military training, Leo is known to be trained at traditional arms, though his swordsmanship skills are largely unknown. He came into possession of the [[Arragaran steel]] sword Lokatz.
Little is known of Prince Leo's personal life. The most widely known fact of Leo's personal life is that he and Emperor [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine XX]] are close friends; Leo was the best man at Constantine's wedding in December 2017. Leo is a known football fan, and is a fan of [[Liga Premier]] side Imperialis Ianiculum. Along with his military training, Leo is known to be trained at traditional arms, though his swordsmanship skills remain largely unknown. He came into possession of the [[Arragaran steel]] sword Lokatz.


In February 2018, Leo came into ownership of Palatium Blachernae, in Blachernae, Latium. It is his primary residence in Latium, though he maintains an apartment at various Imperial residences, including the Palace of Augustus.
In February 2018, Leo came into ownership of Palatium Blachernae, in Blachernae, Latium. It is his primary residence in Latium, though he maintains an apartment at various Imperial residences, including the Palace of Augustus.
===Courtships===
===Courtships===
Rumors of relationship between Leo and [[Anna Kinnamos]], now a Latin Senator, extend as far back as secondary school. The first instance of this was when the pair attended end of the year formal together at Sanctus Michaelis in 2008 and 2009. Over the years, the two have been spotted together at numerous events, state functions, and even in the public sphere. In 2010, Leo briefly courted XXXX, and from 2011 to 2012 courted [[Antonia Antistia]].
Rumors of relationship between Leo and [[Anna Kinnamina]], now a Latin Senator, extend as far back as secondary school. The first instance of this was when the pair attended end of the year formal together at Sanctus Michaelis in 2008 and 2009. Over the years, the two have been spotted together at numerous events, state functions, and even in the public sphere. In 2010, Leo briefly courted XXXX, and from 2014 to 2015 courted [[Antonia Antistia]].


In summer 2014, Leo traveled to the [[Izotza|Kingdom of Izotza]], in [[Ghant]], to court [[Izolde I of Izotza|Queen Izolde I]] at the request of his brother. Leo knew little of Izolde at the time and according to those at Ghantish court, she was eager for Leo's arrival. Leo remained in Izotza for a week upon his first visit. Though he was still an active member of the Latin Army, Leo frequented Izotza between 2014 and 2016. In summer 2015, Izolde gave birth to a daughter, [[Edura, Crown Princess of Izotza]]. She has thus far refused to speak on her daughter's paternity, though Leo is believed to be Edura's father.
In summer 2014, Leo traveled to the [[Izotza|Kingdom of Izotza]], in [[Ghant]], to court [[Izolde I of Izotza|Queen Izolde I]] at the request of his brother. Leo knew little of Izolde at the time and according to those at Ghantish court, she was eager for Leo's arrival. Leo remained in Izotza for a week upon his first visit. Leo frequented Izotza between 2015.


[[File:Getty villa, peristilio esterno 11.JPG|thumb|left|180px|Leo became the owner of Palatium Blachernae in 2018.]]
[[File:Getty villa, peristilio esterno 11.JPG|thumb|left|180px|Leo became the owner of Palatium Blachernae in 2018.]]
At the 2017 [[Ludi Circenses]], Leo was photographed with [[Lyncanestria|Lyncanestrian]] noblewoman [[Caroline of Winburn|Caroline de Villeneuve]] at show jumping and chariot racing events. Speculation began to mount among the media and royal circles that the two had begun courting. It wasn't until October 2017 that spokespersons for both Leo and Caroline confirmed a relationship. In November 2017, Leo attended the Endowment for the Arts charity gala in [[Beaupré]], which was hosted by Caroline. Though she attended the wedding of [[Constantine XX of Latium|Emperor Constantine XX]] on Leo's personal invitation, Leo's acknowledgement of an illegitimate son with unnamed woman in late December 2017 is believed to have placed a strain on his relationship. The courtship ended in February 2018.
 
==Marriage==
==Marriage==
The Ghantish imperial household announced the engagement of Leo and [[Elissa of Dakmoor|Princess Elissa of Dakmoor]] in October 2018. There was no known period of courtship between Leo and Elissa. They resided together at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish, following their engagement, during which Leo was serving as Imperial Justiciar. They were married on 1 February 2019, at the [[Castellum ab Alba#Religion|Pantheon]], upon which Leo took over ownership of his mother's estate near Ghish.  
In February 2016, Leo traveled to Keld to obtain approve to court with [[Lucia of Keld]]. The courtship was confirmed in April 2016. They became engaged on 12 July 2016, with an official announcement by the Ghantish Imperial Court a week later.
 
Leo resigned his post in [[Perateia]] following the announcement of the engagement, and the couple resided together at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish, thereafter. He was subsequently appointed to the office of Imperial Justiciar by his brother Emperor Nathan. Leo and Joanna were married on 19 October 2016, at the [[Ghish|Ghish Cathedral]], upon which Leo was granted an estate in [[Ghant#Administrative divisions|Low Ghant]] by his brother Emperor Nathan.
===Children===
===Children===
Their first child was born in November 2019; he was named Constantine after [[Constantine XX of Latium]]. In June 2020, they announced that Elissa was pregnant with their second child.
Leo and Joanna had their first child, Constantine, on 18 October 2017. They announced that Joanna was expecting their second child in January 2020. Their second child, Philippa, was born on 4 July 2020. Lucia gave birth to the couple's third child on 12 November 2022.
 
Leo and Lucia have three children:
Leo is the father of one child, an illegitimate son, Felix who was born in August 2017. Leo was not made aware of Felix's birth until December, after purportedly being contacted by the mother. On 21 December 2017, Leo publicly acknowledged his paternity of Felix though refused to comment on the mother, claiming she desired to remain anonymous and out of the eye of the press.
*[[Constantine of Ghant|Prince ''Constantine'' John Michael James]], born 9 September 2017 at Empress Elisabeth Hospital in Ghish.
 
*[[Philippa of Ghant|Princess ''Philippa'' Diana Christina Amelia]], born 4 July 2020 at Empress Elisabeth Hospital in Ghish.
Leo and Elissa have one child:
*[[Peter of Ghant|Prince ''Peter'' James Robert William]], born 12 November 2022 at Empress Elisabeth Hospital in Ghish.
*[[Constantine of Ghant and Alba|Prince ''Constantine'' Baldakar John Adrasto]], born 20 June 2020 at Empress Elisabeth Hospital in Ghish.
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And Leo has one illegitimate child, whose mother is unknown:
*[[Felix Gentry]], born 22 August 2017 in Ascanium, [[Latium]].
==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
===Titles and styles===
===Titles and styles===
{{Infobox Royal styles
| name        = The Duke of Alba
| image      = [[file:Coat of Arms of Leo of Ghant and Latium.png|50px]]
| reference  = His Imperial Highness
| spoken      = Your Highness
| alternative = His Highness
}}
* '''31 August 1990 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Prince Leo
* '''31 August 1990 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Prince Leo
** '''19 May 1997 – 8 November 2014''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Prince Imperial
;In Latium
;In Latium
*'''31 January 2019 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Alba
*'''31 January 2019 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Arretium
Leo is a Prince of Ghant by birth, based on his status as the second son of [[John IV of Ghant]] and a male-line member of the [[House of Gentry]]. While entitled to the rank of <nowiki>"prince"</nowiki> in Ghant. Due to his royal birth, Leo does not use a surname for everyday purposes. According to classmates at [[Academia Militaris Olympia|Olympia]], Leo's cadet uniform listed his surname as <nowiki>"Ghanteko"</nowiki> (''of Ghant'')
Leo is a Prince of Ghant by birth, based on his status as the second son of [[John IV of Ghant]] and a male-line member of the [[House of Gentry]]. While entitled to the rank of <nowiki>"prince"</nowiki> in Ghant. Due to his royal birth, Leo does not use a surname for everyday purposes. According to classmates at [[Academia Militaris Olympia|Olympia]], Leo's cadet uniform listed his surname as <nowiki>"Hyperboreae"</nowiki> (''of Ghant'').
 
Leo is also entitled to the rank of <nowiki>"prince"</nowiki> with the territorial designation <nowiki>"of Latium"</nowiki> due a posthumous award of the rank and title by his uncle [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason VI Augustus]] in his last will and testament. Leo will drop his Latin territorial designation after his marriage when he is to receive the Dukedom of Alba. He will be entitled to retain his Ghantish territorial designation, as will any of his descendants through the male line. This was the eighth creation of the Dukedom of Alba; the most recent holder of this title was [[Prince Michael, Duke of Alba]], becoming extinct in 1897 when when he died leaving no legitimate male issue.


He is a Knight of the Order of the Ram, and holds Knight Commander of the Ancient Equestrian Order and Grand Cross of the Sacred Order of Felix. He is also a recipient of the Medal for Valor and holds Membership in the Most Ancient Praetorian Order. He is a member of the [[Emperor's Council of Latium|Emperor's Council]] and a {{wp|Personal aide-de-camp}} to the [[Monarchy of Latium|Emperor]].
He is a Knight of the Order of the Ram, and holds Knight Commander of the Ancient Equestrian Order and Grand Cross of the Sacred Order of Felix. He is also a recipient of the Medal for Valor and holds Membership in the Most Ancient Praetorian Order. He is a member of the [[Emperor's Council of Latium|Emperor's Council]] and a {{wp|Personal aide-de-camp}} to the [[Monarchy of Latium|Emperor]].
===Honors===
===Honors===
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]  
*{{flag|Gelonia}}: Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Red Hand [[file:UK Medal for Saving Life at Sea ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Blood of the Eagle [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Sacred Order of Golden Eagle [[File:AquilaRomana0.png|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Sacred Order of Golden Eagle [[File:AquilaRomana0.png|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Ancient Equestrian Order [[File:St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg|50px]]  
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Ancient Equestrian Order [[File:St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Member of the Order of the Grass Crown [[File:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation_ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Member of the Order of the Grass Crown [[File:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation_ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Perateia}}: Knight of the Order of Golden Fleece [[File:POL Order Orła Białego BAR.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Schaumberg}}: Knight of the Order of the Elizabeth Cross [[File:3840px Ribbon bar of Friedrich Order.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Rahdenburg}}: Knight of the Order of Red Eagle [[file:D-PRU Hohenzollern Order BAR.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Sydalon}}: Knight of the Order of the Holy Lance [[File:Mauriziana_BAR.svg|50px]] <small>30 June 2017</small>
====Medals====
====Medals====
*{{flag|Latium}}: Recipient of the Medal for Valor [[File:Purple Heart ribbon.svg|50px]]  
*{{flag|Latium}}: Recipient of the Medal for Valor [[File:Purple Heart ribbon.svg|50px]]
====Foreign honors====
*{{flag|Gelonia}}: Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Red Hand [[file:UK Medal for Saving Life at Sea ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Lyncanestria}}: [[Order of the Golden Sceptre|Officer of the Order of the Golden Sceptre]] <imgur w="50">qn7pDc5.png</imgur> <small>19 November 2017</small>
*{{flag|Sydalon}}: Knight of the Order of the Holy Lance [[File:Mauriziana_BAR.svg|50px]] <small>30 June 2017</small>


==Issue==
==Issue==
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|colspan=4|'''''By [[Elissa of Dakmoor|Princess Elissa of Dakmoor]]'''''
|colspan=4|'''''By [[Lucia of Keld]]'''''
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| [[Constantine of Ghant|Prince Constantine]]
| [[#Issue|Prince Constantine]]
| {{birth date and age|2020|6|20|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|2017|9|9|df=y}}
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|colspan=4|'''''By {{wp|Nomen nescio|N.N.}}'''''
| [[#Issue|Princess Philippa]]
| {{birth date and age|2020|7|4|df=y}}
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| [[Felix Gentry]]
| [[#Issue|Prince Peter]]
| {{birth date and age|2017|8|22|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|2022|11|12|df=y}}
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| {{wp|Legitimacy (family law)|Illegitimate}}
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==Ancestry==
==Ancestry==
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|2= 2. [[John IV of Ghant]]
|2= 2. [[John IV of Ghant]]
|3= 3. [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]
|3= 3. [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]
|4= 4. [[Alan I of Ghant]]  
|4= 4. [[Alan I of Ghant]]
|5= 5. [[Grace of Langael|Grace Galan]]  
|5= 5. [[Grace of Langael|Grace Galan]]
|6= 6. [[Leo, Prince Consort|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|6= 6. [[Leo X Claudius|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|7= 7. [[Diana Augusta|Diana Augusta of Latium]]
|7= 7. [[Diana I Anicia]]
|8= 8. [[Michael I of Ghant]]
|8= 8. [[Michael I of Ghant]]
|9= 9. [[Beladore of Gelonia|Princess Beladore of Gelonia]]
|9= 9. [[Beladore of Gelonia|Princess Beladore of Gelonia]]
|10= 10. Raul, Lord of Langael
|10= 10. Raul, Lord of Langael
|11= 11. Delfina Guégani
|11= 11. Delfina Guegani
|12= 12. [[Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|12= 12. [[Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|13= 13. [[Isabella of Thapse|Princess Isabella of Thapse]]
|13= 13. [[Isabella of Thapse|Princess Isabella of Thapse]]
|14= 14. [[Constantine XIX of Latium]]
|14= 14. [[Constantine XIX, Latin Emperor|Constantine XIX Anicius]]
|15= 15. [[Princess Marie Christine of Épernon]]
|15= 15. [[Christine of Rahdenburg]]
|16= 16. Robert, Crown Prince of Ghant
|16= 16. Robert, Crown Prince of Ghant
|17= 17. [[Princess Lucia of Youth]]
|17= 17. [[Lucia of Alba|Princess Lucia of Alba]]
|18= 18. [[Alan V of Gelonia]]
|18= 18. [[Alan V of Gelonia]]
|19= 19. [[Béatrice Créquy]]
|19= 19. [[Sara Courcouia]]
|20= 20. Laurendi, Lord of Langael
|20= 20. Laurendi, Lord of Langael
|21= 21. Princess Genna of Gaemar
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|26= 26. [[Leon I, Duke of Thapse]]
|27= 27. Sophie of Melfi
|27= 27. Sophie of Melfi
|28= 28. [[John Anicius, Duke of Beroea]]
|28= 28. [[John X Anicius]]
|29= 29. [[Joanna I of Latium]]
|29= 29. [[Joanna I Anicia]]
|30= 30. [[Prince Henri, Duke of Épernon]]
|30= 30. [[William II, Elector of Rahdenburg]]
|31= 31. Adalinda of Nyrundy
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Latest revision as of 17:26, 21 April 2024

Leo of Ghant
Duke of Arretium
Prince Leo of Ghant and Latium.jpg
Born (1990-08-31) 31 August 1990 (age 33)
Empress Elena Hospital, Ghish, Ghant
Spouse
Lucia of Keld (m. 2016)
Issue
Detail
Full name
Leo John Robert Aurelius
HouseGentry
FatherJohn IV of Ghant
MotherIsabella of Latium
ReligionChurch of Ghant
Military career
Allegiance Ghant
Service/branch Ghant Army
Years of service2009–present
Ghantish Imperial Family
Coat of Arms of the Emperor of Ghant
Extended imperial family

Prince Leo of Ghant (Leo John Robert Aurelius; b. 31 August 1990) commonly known as Prince Leo, is third child and second son of John IV of Ghant and Princess Isabella of Latium. At the time of his birth, Leo was third in line to the Obsidian Throne; he is currently fifth.

Born at Empress Elena Hospital, in Ghish, Leo was educated at Sanctus Michaelis, in Castellum, and later underwent officer training and university studies at Academia Militaris Olympia. While at Olympia, he studied international strategy and participated in the Leadership Development Program. Following his graduation he was commissioned as a Captain in the Ghantish Army, and served as a defense attaché at the Ghantish Embassy in Castellum. Later, Leo served alongside Latin Armed Forces, and the 4th legion before he took a leave of absence in 2017.

In spring 2018, he was appointed Imperial Justiciar of Ghant. His tenure as Justiciar saw an increase in investigations and prosecutions into corruption among Ghantish imperial courtiers and officials.

Early Life

Leo was born at Empress Elena Hospital, in Ghish, Ghant on 31 August 1990. He is the third child of John IV of Ghant and Princess Isabella of Latium. He was named Leo for his grandfather Leo X Claudius and John for his father. His birth was celebrated in Ghant and in Latium. Leo was baptized into the Church of Ghant, on 20 January 1991. His godparents are X, Y; then Jacobus, Prince of Youth (his mother's brother); and Stephania Pinaria (Jacobus's wife). He and his siblings were raised at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish during the reign of his grandfather. At court, Leo was known as an active, lively, and willful child.

From 2004 to 2018, Leo spent most of his time in Latium under the supervision of his uncle Emperor Jacobus VI Claudius. Due to his father’s medical conditions, Leo and his family often spent much of winter in the Periclean region, including Montgisard, Gran Aligonia and the Latin island of Mariana.

Education

Initially, Leo's father hired tutors from both Ghant and Latium, particularly Perateia, to educate Leo and his siblings. The most prominent of which was Pankratios Anemas. In 2004, Leo and his sister Theodora were sent to Latium for their education. While in Latium, Leo was under the care of his uncle, Emperor Jacobus VI Claudius, and resided in Castellum.

Leo’s education in Latium began at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis, where he was placed in the same class as his cousin Princess Maria of Latium. Due to his education, Leo is fluent in Latin, as well as his native Ghantish. He also received lessons on Arthuristan, Audonian, and Perateian.

He then attended Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis for secondary school, earning his bac in 2007. He chose to forgo a gap year, and joined the Ghantish Army, where he enrolled at Academia Militaris Olympia for officer training after being granted a foreign cadet exemption from his uncle. While at Olympia, he primarily studied international strategy and was a participant in the Leadership Development Science program. He graduated in 2010 with a commission as a Captain in the Ghantish Army.

Military Career

File:Leo of Ghant and Latium.jpg
Prince Leo at an Imperial court event in 2015.

Leo received his military training at Academia Militaris Olympia, Latium’s main military service academy. He was first enrolled as a cadet in 2009, and during his first year participated in the Student Conference on Belisarian Affairs as his primary extracurricular activity. After undergoing training and schooling for three years at Olympia, Leo was commissioned on 1 June 2012 as a Captain in the Ghantish army. Following his commission, Leo sought active service, but instead his brother assigned him to the Ghantish Embassy, in Castellum, as a defense attaché where he served as a liaison with Latin Imperial court. Serving in this role from 2012 to 2014, Leo was regularly at the Palace of Augustus, and worked in close cooperation with Latin officials on matters of Ghantish-Latin relations. In 2016, Leo was named a military tribune by his uncle – the first to either a foreign national or foreign-born prince in nearly 300 years. Leo was put on leave in early January 2017, and remains a member of the army reserve.

Perateian Synedrion

In 2015, Leo was appointed to the Perateian Synedrion by his cousin Emperor Constantine XII Claudius. His role on the Synedrion was undefined early on, but he was one of Constantine's chief advisors during his early reign as junior emperor. Leo later oversaw the creation of the Local Council, and served as its chairman in the emperor's absence.

Leo resigned from his post on 11 July 2016.

Ghantish Privy Council

Imperial Justiciar

In spring 2017, Leo was appointed Imperial Justiciar of Ghant by his half-brother, Emperor Nathan IV. Prior to his appointment, he held a seat on the Ghantish Privy Council as an Adjunct since 2006, but had been absent from court since 2015. Since becoming Justiciar, Leo has removed many of his predecessor's appointments and installed his own subordinates. He has made an effort to target corruption in Ghantish imperial court, and has authorized the investigation and arrest of a number of court officials.

Despite prioritizing an anti-corruption agenda, he has numerous critics at court and in Ghant who have denounced his liberal use of Imperial Marshals to carry out arrests. The most notable of these critics is his cousin, Princess Cassandra, who has pardoned a number of those who have been arrested and prosecuted. These pardons are said to have caused an ever growing rift at court between the various factions. In 2019, reports circulated that Leo offered his resignation to his brother Emperor Nathan IV; however a spokesperson from the Justicar's office stated that the report was "unfounded."

Imperial Manus

Leo was appointed Imperial Manus, charged with the administration and the premier office of the Ghantish Imperial court, replacing his cousin Princess Cassandra.

Personal life

Little is known of Prince Leo's personal life. The most widely known fact of Leo's personal life is that he and Emperor Constantine XX are close friends; Leo was the best man at Constantine's wedding in December 2017. Leo is a known football fan, and is a fan of Liga Premier side Imperialis Ianiculum. Along with his military training, Leo is known to be trained at traditional arms, though his swordsmanship skills remain largely unknown. He came into possession of the Arragaran steel sword Lokatz.

In February 2018, Leo came into ownership of Palatium Blachernae, in Blachernae, Latium. It is his primary residence in Latium, though he maintains an apartment at various Imperial residences, including the Palace of Augustus.

Courtships

Rumors of relationship between Leo and Anna Kinnamina, now a Latin Senator, extend as far back as secondary school. The first instance of this was when the pair attended end of the year formal together at Sanctus Michaelis in 2008 and 2009. Over the years, the two have been spotted together at numerous events, state functions, and even in the public sphere. In 2010, Leo briefly courted XXXX, and from 2014 to 2015 courted Antonia Antistia.

In summer 2014, Leo traveled to the Kingdom of Izotza, in Ghant, to court Queen Izolde I at the request of his brother. Leo knew little of Izolde at the time and according to those at Ghantish court, she was eager for Leo's arrival. Leo remained in Izotza for a week upon his first visit. Leo frequented Izotza between 2015.

Leo became the owner of Palatium Blachernae in 2018.

Marriage

In February 2016, Leo traveled to Keld to obtain approve to court with Lucia of Keld. The courtship was confirmed in April 2016. They became engaged on 12 July 2016, with an official announcement by the Ghantish Imperial Court a week later.

Leo resigned his post in Perateia following the announcement of the engagement, and the couple resided together at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish, thereafter. He was subsequently appointed to the office of Imperial Justiciar by his brother Emperor Nathan. Leo and Joanna were married on 19 October 2016, at the Ghish Cathedral, upon which Leo was granted an estate in Low Ghant by his brother Emperor Nathan.

Children

Leo and Joanna had their first child, Constantine, on 18 October 2017. They announced that Joanna was expecting their second child in January 2020. Their second child, Philippa, was born on 4 July 2020. Lucia gave birth to the couple's third child on 12 November 2022. Leo and Lucia have three children:

Titles, styles, honors and arms

Titles and styles

  • 31 August 1990 – present: His Imperial Highness The Prince Leo
    • 19 May 1997 – 8 November 2014: His Imperial Highness The Prince Imperial
In Latium
  • 31 January 2019 – present: His Imperial Highness The Duke of Arretium

Leo is a Prince of Ghant by birth, based on his status as the second son of John IV of Ghant and a male-line member of the House of Gentry. While entitled to the rank of "prince" in Ghant. Due to his royal birth, Leo does not use a surname for everyday purposes. According to classmates at Olympia, Leo's cadet uniform listed his surname as "Hyperboreae" (of Ghant).

He is a Knight of the Order of the Ram, and holds Knight Commander of the Ancient Equestrian Order and Grand Cross of the Sacred Order of Felix. He is also a recipient of the Medal for Valor and holds Membership in the Most Ancient Praetorian Order. He is a member of the Emperor's Council and a Personal aide-de-camp to the Emperor.

Honors

  •  Gelonia: Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Red Hand UK Medal for Saving Life at Sea ribbon.svg
  •  Latium: Knight of the Order of the Blood of the Eagle Red ribbon bar - general use.svg
  •  Latium: Knight of the Sacred Order of Golden Eagle AquilaRomana0.png
  •  Latium: Knight of the Ancient Equestrian Order St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg
  •  Latium: Member of the Order of the Grass Crown Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg
  •  Perateia: Knight of the Order of Golden Fleece POL Order Orła Białego BAR.svg
  •  Schaumberg: Knight of the Order of the Elizabeth Cross 3840px Ribbon bar of Friedrich Order.svg
  •  Rahdenburg: Knight of the Order of Red Eagle D-PRU Hohenzollern Order BAR.svg
  •  Sydalon: Knight of the Order of the Holy Lance Mauriziana BAR.svg 30 June 2017

Medals

  •  Latium: Recipient of the Medal for Valor Purple Heart ribbon.svg

Issue

Name Birth Death Notes
By Lucia of Keld
Prince Constantine (2017-09-09) 9 September 2017 (age 6)
Princess Philippa (2020-07-04) 4 July 2020 (age 3)
Prince Peter (2022-11-12) 12 November 2022 (age 19 months)

Ancestry

See also

Leo of Ghant
Born: 31 August 1990
Lines of succession
Preceded by
Prince William of Ghant 		Succession to the Ghantish throne
5th in line 		Followed by
Prince Constantine of Ghant
Political offices
Preceded by
Theodosius Rasinius 		Latin consul
2019
With: Constantine XX Claudius 		Succeeded by
Valentia Verrucosa
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