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| [[Prince Lucius of Aurunca|Prince Lucius]]
| [[Prince Ludovicus of Aurunca]]
| [[Princess Titania of Aurunca|Princess Titania]]
| [[Princess Anna of Aurunca]]
| [[Princess Adriana of Aurunca|Princess Adriana]]
| [[Prince Aurian of Aurunca]]
| [[Prince Amadeus of Aurunca|Prince Amadeus]]
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'''Prince John, Duke of Aurunca''' (''Vopiscus Claudius Anicius Iohannes Leo Andreas Sergius''; b. 2 June 1970) is a [[Latin Imperial Family|Latin prince]]. He is the son of [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] and [[Leo, Prince Consort]]. He was created Duke of Aurunca prior to his marriage to Gabrielle of Vannois in 1992. John is 16th in the line of succession to the [[Succession to the Latin throne|Latin throne]], at the time of his birth he was third.  
'''Prince John, Duke of Aurunca''' (''Vopiscus Claudius Anicius Iohannes Leo Andreas Silvanus''; b. 2 June 1970) is a [[Latin Imperial Family|Latin prince]]. He is the son of [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] and [[Leo, Prince Consort]]. He was created Duke of Aurunca prior to his marriage to Diana of Dakmoor in 1992. John is 15th in the line of succession to the [[Succession to the Latin throne|Latin throne]], at the time of his birth he was third.  
==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
John was born at [[Palatium Supranio]], on 2 June 1970, as the fifth child of [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] and [[Leo, Prince Consort]]. he was baptized at [[Sancta Sapientia]] on 13 September 1970, by Archbishop of Castellum Thomas Appuleius. His godparents are [[Constantine Tarepius, Duke of Haenna]] (her mother's brother-in-law); Agnes Selicia (her father's mother). Born during her mother's reign, John was afforded the the honor of ''Purpurogenita'' <nowiki>("Born in the Purple")</nowiki>. He was named John for her great-grandfather [[John Anicius, Duke of Beroea]].
John was born at [[Palatium Supranio]], on 2 June 1970, as the fifth child of [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] and [[Leo, Prince Consort]]. John has a twin sister, [[Princess Joanna of Latium|Joanna]], who was born thirty minutes after him. He was baptized at [[Sancta Sapientia]] on 13 September 1970, by [[Patriarch of Alba]] Thomas Appuleius. His godparents are [[Constantine Tarepius|Duke Constantine Tarepius]] (his mother's brother-in-law); Agnes Pola (his father's mother). Born during his mother's reign, John was afforded the the honor of ''Purpurogenitus'' <nowiki>("Born in the Purple")</nowiki>. He was named John for his great-grandfather [[John Anicius, Duke of Beroea]].
===Education===
===Education===
John's education was handled by a governess between the ages of five and eight. He was educated by private tutors until the age of 17, and unlike his older siblings did not attend school. John was said to have a love of reading according to one of his former tutors, who described her as a <nowiki>"calm, proper, and even keeled child...who enjoyed a good book more than anything else."</nowiki> John and his younger sister, [[Eirene of Latium|Princess Eirene]], took music lessons in order to socialize with other children her age. John was noted to not take his studies seriously in a memoir released by a former tutor in 1999.
John's education was handled by a governess between the ages of five and eight. He was educated by private tutors until the age of 17, and unlike his older siblings did not attend school. John was said to have a love of reading according to one of his former tutors, who described his as a <nowiki>"calm, proper, and even keeled child...who enjoyed a good book more than anything else."</nowiki> John, his twin sister Joanna, and his younger sister, [[Eirene of Latium|Princess Eirene]], took music lessons in order to socialize with other children their age. John was noted to not take his studies seriously in a memoir released by a former tutor in 1999.
==Marriage==
==Marriage==
John first met his future wife, [[Gabrielle of Vannois]], at a ball to celebrate her sister [[Princess Isadora, Duchess of Courçon|Princess Isadora's]] 15th birthday, in 1983. John and Gabrielle were rumored to begin courting soon after, and regularly exchanged letters. The courtship was later confirmed by Imperial Offices in 1989. Alexandra became engaged soon after on 20 August 1990.
John first met his future wife, [[Diana of Dakmoor]], at a ball to celebrate his sister [[Isadora of Latium|Princess Isadora]]'s 15th birthday, in 1983. John and Gabrielle were rumored to begin courting soon after, and regularly exchanged letters. The courtship was later confirmed by Imperial Offices in 1989. Alexandra became engaged soon after on 20 August 1990.


In 1992, John married [[Gabrielle of Vannois]] at [[Adrianople|Basilica of the Blessed Virgin]], in [[Adrianople]]. He and Gabrielle have four children: Carolina, Ludovicus, Aurian, and Anna.
In 1992, John married [[Diana of Dakmoor]] at [[Adrianople|Basilica of the Blessed Virgin]], in [[Adrianople]]. He and Gabrielle have four children: Lucius, Titania, Adriana, and Amadeus.
==Imperial Role==
==Imperial Role==
==Titles, styles and honors==
==Titles, styles and honors==
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* '''2 June 1970 – 22 July 1989''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Prince John
* '''2 June 1970 – 22 July 1989''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Prince John
* '''22 July 1989 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Aurunca
* '''22 July 1989 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Aurunca
John is the son of a [[Monarchy of Latium|Sovereign]], and a Latin prince by birth. As such, he does not utilize a surname. If John were to utilize a surname, it is likely that he would take on the Claudia Anicia name; however, it is also possible that the surname for all children of the Sovereign to simply be <nowiki>"of Latium"</nowiki>. For ceremonial and formal purposes, all children of the Monarch - with exception to the heir apparent - are entitled to the rank of <nowiki>"prince" or "princess"</nowiki> after their Christian name followed by the territorial designation <nowiki>"of Latium."</nowiki> John was created Duke of Aurunca prior to his marriage of Gabrielle of Vannois
John is the son of a [[Monarchy of Latium|Sovereign]], and a Latin prince by birth. As such, he does not utilize a surname. If John were to utilize a surname, it is likely that he would take on the Claudius name; however, it is also possible that the surname for all children of the Sovereign to simply be <nowiki>"of Latium"</nowiki>. For ceremonial and formal purposes, all children of the Monarch - with exception to the heir apparent - are entitled to the rank of <nowiki>"prince" or "princess"</nowiki> after their Christian name followed by the territorial designation <nowiki>"of Latium."</nowiki> John was created Duke of Aurunca prior to his marriage of Diana of Dakmoor
===Honors===
===Honors===
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
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|colspan=4|'''''By [[Gabrielle of Vannois]]'''''
|colspan=4|'''''By [[Diana of Dakmoor]]'''''
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| [[Princess Carolina of Aurunca]]
| [[Prince Lucius of Aurunca|Prince Lucius]]
| {{birth date and age|1993|12|30|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1995|8|9|df=y}}
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| [[Prince Ludovicus of Aurunca]]
| [[Princsess Titania of Aurunca|Princess Titania]]
| {{birth date and age|1996|8|9|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1997|9|23|df=y}}
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| [[Prince Aurian of Aurunca]]
| [[Princess Adriana of Aurunca|Princess Adriana]]
| {{birth date and age|1998|3|19|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|2000|2|2|df=y}}
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|  
|  
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| [[Princess Anna of Aurunca]]
| [[Prince Amadeus of Aurunca|Prince Amadeus]]
| {{birth date and age|2001|6|3|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|2005|6|2|df=y}}
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|3= 3. [[Diana Augusta|Diana Augusta of Latium]]
|3= 3. [[Diana Augusta|Diana Augusta of Latium]]
|4= 4. [[Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|4= 4. [[Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|5= 5. Agnes Selicia
|5= 5. Agnes Pola
|6= 6. [[Constantine XIX of Latium]]
|6= 6. [[Constantine XIX of Latium]]
|7= 7. [[Princess Marie Christine of Épernon]]
|7= 7. [[Princess Marie Christine of Épernon]]
|8= 8. Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople
|8= 8. Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople
|9= 9. Princess Isobel of Gaemar
|9= 9. Princess Isobel of Gaemar
|10= 10. Leo Selicius, Duke of Pola
|10= 10. Duke Leo Pola
|11= 11. Theodora Aemelia
|11= 11. Theodora Aemelia
|12= 12. [[John Anicius, Duke of Beroea]]
|12= 12. [[John Anicius, Duke of Beroea]]
|13= 13. [[Joanna of Latium]]
|13= 13. [[Joanna I of Latium]]
|14= 14. [[Prince Henri, Duke of Épernon]]
|14= 14. [[Prince Henri, Duke of Épernon]]
|15= 15. Adalinda of Silingia
|15= 15. Adalinda of Silingia
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|18= 18. Gwyddawg, King of Gaemar
|18= 18. Gwyddawg, King of Gaemar
|19= 19. Princess Celeste of Montgisard
|19= 19. Princess Celeste of Montgisard
|20= 20. Constantine Selicius, Lord of Pola
|20= 20. Constantine Pola
|21= 21. Sophia Caetronia Orontes
|21= 21. Sophia Caetronia Orontes
|22= 22. Flavius Aemelius, Duke of Narona
|22= 22. Duke Flavius Aemelius
|23= 23. Princess Sophia of Adelon
|23= 23. Princess Sophia of Adelon
|24= 24. Michael Anicius, Duke of Beroea
|24= 24. Michael Anicius, Duke of Beroea
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Duke of Aurunca ]]
*[[Duke of Aurunca]]
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Revision as of 19:04, 20 January 2020

Prince John
Duke of Aurunca
Sam Worthington 2013.jpg
Born (1970-06-02) 2 June 1970 (age 54)
Palatium Supranio, Adrianople, Latium
Spouse
Diana of Dakmoor (m. 1992)
Issue
Full name
Vopiscus Claudius Anicius Iohannes Leo Andreas Silvanus
HouseClaudius
FatherLeo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople
MotherDiana Augusta of Latium
ReligionFabrian Catholic
Latin Imperial Family
Coat of Arms of the Emperor of the Latins
Extended imperial family

Prince John, Duke of Aurunca (Vopiscus Claudius Anicius Iohannes Leo Andreas Silvanus; b. 2 June 1970) is a Latin prince. He is the son of Empress Diana Augusta and Leo, Prince Consort. He was created Duke of Aurunca prior to his marriage to Diana of Dakmoor in 1992. John is 15th in the line of succession to the Latin throne, at the time of his birth he was third.

Early life and education

John was born at Palatium Supranio, on 2 June 1970, as the fifth child of Empress Diana Augusta and Leo, Prince Consort. John has a twin sister, Joanna, who was born thirty minutes after him. He was baptized at Sancta Sapientia on 13 September 1970, by Patriarch of Alba Thomas Appuleius. His godparents are Duke Constantine Tarepius (his mother's brother-in-law); Agnes Pola (his father's mother). Born during his mother's reign, John was afforded the the honor of Purpurogenitus ("Born in the Purple"). He was named John for his great-grandfather John Anicius, Duke of Beroea.

Education

John's education was handled by a governess between the ages of five and eight. He was educated by private tutors until the age of 17, and unlike his older siblings did not attend school. John was said to have a love of reading according to one of his former tutors, who described his as a "calm, proper, and even keeled child...who enjoyed a good book more than anything else." John, his twin sister Joanna, and his younger sister, Princess Eirene, took music lessons in order to socialize with other children their age. John was noted to not take his studies seriously in a memoir released by a former tutor in 1999.

Marriage

John first met his future wife, Diana of Dakmoor, at a ball to celebrate his sister Princess Isadora's 15th birthday, in 1983. John and Gabrielle were rumored to begin courting soon after, and regularly exchanged letters. The courtship was later confirmed by Imperial Offices in 1989. Alexandra became engaged soon after on 20 August 1990.

In 1992, John married Diana of Dakmoor at Basilica of the Blessed Virgin, in Adrianople. He and Gabrielle have four children: Lucius, Titania, Adriana, and Amadeus.

Imperial Role

Titles, styles and honors

Styles

  • 2 June 1970 – 22 July 1989: His Imperial Highness The Prince John
  • 22 July 1989 – present: His Imperial Highness The Duke of Aurunca

John is the son of a Sovereign, and a Latin prince by birth. As such, he does not utilize a surname. If John were to utilize a surname, it is likely that he would take on the Claudius name; however, it is also possible that the surname for all children of the Sovereign to simply be "of Latium". For ceremonial and formal purposes, all children of the Monarch - with exception to the heir apparent - are entitled to the rank of "prince" or "princess" after their Christian name followed by the territorial designation "of Latium." John was created Duke of Aurunca prior to his marriage of Diana of Dakmoor

Honors

  •  Latium: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram Red ribbon bar - general use.svg
  •  Latium: Knigh of the Ancient Equestrian Order St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg
  •  Latium: Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the Crown Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg
  • Iotopha House of Hazaraspid: Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Hazaraspid Order of Pahlavi (Iran).gif
  • Flag of the German Empire.svg House of Hechenreyt: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of [Name] Order of the Black Eagle - Ribbon bar.svg

Issue

Name Birth Death Notes
By Diana of Dakmoor
Prince Lucius (1995-08-09) 9 August 1995 (age 28)
Princess Titania (1997-09-23) 23 September 1997 (age 26)
Princess Adriana (2000-02-02) 2 February 2000 (age 24)
Prince Amadeus (2005-06-02) 2 June 2005 (age 19)

Ancestry

See also

Prince John, Duke of Aurunca
Born: 2 June 1970
Lines of succession
Preceded by
Princess Teresa 		Succession to the Latin throne
16th in line 		Followed by
Prince Lucius
Nobility of Latium
New creation Duke of Aurunca
1993–present 		Incumbent
Heir apparent:
Prince Lucius
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