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| name = | | name = Princess Alexandra | ||
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| | | spouse = {{marriage|[[Louis Ferdinand I of Polnitsa]]|4 April 1990|5 October 1996|end=div}} | ||
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| | | [[Beatrice of Rahdenburg|Princess Beatrice]] | ||
| | | [[William of Rahdenburg|Prince William]] | ||
| | | Prince Reinhardt | ||
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| full name = Alexandra Gentilia Ravenna Maria Elena | |||
| office5 = [[Senate of Latium|Senator]] | | house = [[House of Ravenna|Ravenna]] | ||
| father = [[Prince Victor, Duke of Ravenna]] | |||
| mother = [[Theofania of Ithaca]] | |||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1966|8|20|df=y}} | |||
| birth_place = [[Ravenna]], [[Latium]] | |||
| religion = [[Latin Imperial Church|Imperial Church]] ([[wikipedia:Roman Catholic Church|Catholicism]]) | |||
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| office5 = [[Senate of Latium|Senator of Latium]] | |||
| term_start5 = 18 May 2010 | | term_start5 = 18 May 2010 | ||
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| party = [[Populares (Latium)|Populares]] | |||
| | | alma_mater = [[List of universities (Ajax)|University of St Ambrose-Ravenna]] | ||
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'''Alexandra | |}} | ||
'''Princess Alexandra of Ravenna''', <small> MC SFN</small> (b. 20 August 1966) is a princess of the blood, who has been a [[Senate of Latium|Latin Senator]] since 2010 as a member of the [[Populares (Latium)|Populares]] faction. She has served as the Populares spokesperson for Culture, Media, and Sport since 18 June 2018. | |||
She is the youngest child and only daughter of [[Victor | She is the youngest child and only daughter of [[Prince Victor, Duke of Ravenna]] and [[Theofania of Ithaca]]. In 1990, she married [[Louis Ferdinand I of Polnitsa]], then Hereditary Grand Duke of Polnitsa. Her marriage to Louis Ferdinand ended in 1996 with a divorce after rumors of domestic violence and a tumultuous relationship plagued by affairs. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Alexandra was born on 20 August 1966 at Palatium Ravennae, in [[Ravenna]], as the youngest child and only daughter of [[Prince Victor, Duke of Ravenna]] and [[Theofania of Ithaca]]. She was educated at Lyceum Ravennae-Sancta Sophia in Ravenna for her primary and secondary schooling. In 1986, she enrolled at the University of St Ambrose-Ravenna where she studied Literature. | |||
She is a | She is a princess of the blood in three realms, [[Ghant]], [[Latium]], and [[Sydalon]]. | ||
==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
Alexandra was selected as a [[Populares (Latium)|Populares]] faction list candidate for [[Senate of Latium|Senate]] ahead of the [[2010 Latin general election|2010 election]]. Since joining the Senate, she has been considered one of the more left-leaning members of the [[Populares (Latium)|Populares]]. | |||
She was re-elected in [[Latin general election | She was re-elected in [[2015 Latin general election|2015]], and again in [[2020 Latin general election|2020]]. | ||
On 18 June 2018, | On 18 June 2018, Alexandra joined the Progressive {{wp|Shadow cabinet|frontbench}}. | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Alexandra attended Latin {{wp|Court (royal)|court}} for the first time in 1981. She served as a {{wp|lady-in-waiting}} to her second cousin [[Stephania, Princess of Youth]] from 1988 until Stephania's death in 1991. She was introduced to her first husband, [[Louis Ferdinand I, Elector of Morinia]] in 1988 by Stephania and then [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason, Prince of Youth]]. Alexandra married Louis Ferdinand on 4 April 1990 at Basilica of St. Gregorius in [[Ravenna]]. Their marriage was considered rocky by most, with close friends claiming that <nowiki>"neither got along well with the other."</nowiki> The marriage ended in divorce on 5 October 1996 after rumors of domestic violence, infidelity and general poor relationship. Alexndra has three children from the marriage: [[Beatrice of Rahdenburg|Beatrice]], [[Wihlem of Rahdenburg|Wilhem]] and Reinhardt. | |||
==Titles, styles, and honors== | ==Titles, styles, and honors== | ||
===Titles and styles=== | ===Titles and styles=== | ||
*'''20 August 1966 – 4 April 1990:''' '' | *'''20 August 1966 – 4 April 1990:''' ''Her Imperial Highness'' Princess Alexandra of Ravenna | ||
*'''4 April 1990 – 5 October | *'''4 April 1990 – 5 October 1996:''' ''Her Serene Highness'' The Hereditary Grand Duchess of Polnitsa | ||
*'''5 October | **'''4 April 1990 – 5 October 1996:''' ''Her Serene Highness'' Princess Louis Ferdinand of Morinia | ||
*''' | *'''5 October 1996 – present:''' ''Her Imperial Highness'' Princess Alexandra of Ravenna | ||
===Honors=== | ===Honors=== | ||
*{{flag|Latium}}: Companion of the Order of National Achievement [[file:PRU Roter Adlerorden BAR.svg|50px]] | *{{flag|Latium}}: Companion of the Order of National Achievement [[file:PRU Roter Adlerorden BAR.svg|50px]] | ||
*{{flag|Latium}}: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the Crown [[File:Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|50px]] | *{{flag|Latium}}: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the Crown [[File:Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|50px]] | ||
== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Duke of Ravenna]] | |||
[[category:Latium]] | [[category:Latium]] | ||
[[category:Latin nobles]] | [[category:Latin nobles]] |
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Princess Alexandra | |||||
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Born | Ravenna, Latium | 20 August 1966||||
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House | Ravenna | ||||
Father | Prince Victor, Duke of Ravenna | ||||
Mother | Theofania of Ithaca | ||||
Religion | Imperial Church (Catholicism) | ||||
Senator of Latium | |||||
Assumed office 18 May 2010 | |||||
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Political party | Populares | ||||
Alma mater | University of St Ambrose-Ravenna | ||||
Princess Alexandra of Ravenna, MC SFN (b. 20 August 1966) is a princess of the blood, who has been a Latin Senator since 2010 as a member of the Populares faction. She has served as the Populares spokesperson for Culture, Media, and Sport since 18 June 2018.
She is the youngest child and only daughter of Prince Victor, Duke of Ravenna and Theofania of Ithaca. In 1990, she married Louis Ferdinand I of Polnitsa, then Hereditary Grand Duke of Polnitsa. Her marriage to Louis Ferdinand ended in 1996 with a divorce after rumors of domestic violence and a tumultuous relationship plagued by affairs.
Early life
Alexandra was born on 20 August 1966 at Palatium Ravennae, in Ravenna, as the youngest child and only daughter of Prince Victor, Duke of Ravenna and Theofania of Ithaca. She was educated at Lyceum Ravennae-Sancta Sophia in Ravenna for her primary and secondary schooling. In 1986, she enrolled at the University of St Ambrose-Ravenna where she studied Literature.
She is a princess of the blood in three realms, Ghant, Latium, and Sydalon.
Political career
Alexandra was selected as a Populares faction list candidate for Senate ahead of the 2010 election. Since joining the Senate, she has been considered one of the more left-leaning members of the Populares.
She was re-elected in 2015, and again in 2020.
On 18 June 2018, Alexandra joined the Progressive frontbench.
Personal life
Alexandra attended Latin court for the first time in 1981. She served as a lady-in-waiting to her second cousin Stephania, Princess of Youth from 1988 until Stephania's death in 1991. She was introduced to her first husband, Louis Ferdinand I, Elector of Morinia in 1988 by Stephania and then Jason, Prince of Youth. Alexandra married Louis Ferdinand on 4 April 1990 at Basilica of St. Gregorius in Ravenna. Their marriage was considered rocky by most, with close friends claiming that "neither got along well with the other." The marriage ended in divorce on 5 October 1996 after rumors of domestic violence, infidelity and general poor relationship. Alexndra has three children from the marriage: Beatrice, Wilhem and Reinhardt.
Titles, styles, and honors
Titles and styles
- 20 August 1966 – 4 April 1990: Her Imperial Highness Princess Alexandra of Ravenna
- 4 April 1990 – 5 October 1996: Her Serene Highness The Hereditary Grand Duchess of Polnitsa
- 4 April 1990 – 5 October 1996: Her Serene Highness Princess Louis Ferdinand of Morinia
- 5 October 1996 – present: Her Imperial Highness Princess Alexandra of Ravenna
Honors
- Latium: Companion of the Order of National Achievement
- Latium: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the Crown