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Joanna was born at [[Palatium Supranio]], on 2 June 1969, as the fifth child of [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] and [[Leo, Prince Consort]]. She was born an hour after her twin brother, [[Prince John, Duke of Aurunca|John]]. She was baptized alongside her twin brother at [[Sancta Sapientia]] on 13 September 1969, by Patriarch of Alba Thomas Appuleius. Her godparents are [[Isidorus Claudius|Duke Isidorus Claudius]] (her father’s brother); [[Damiane Vitruvia]] (her mother’s friend). Born during her mother's reign, Joanna was afforded the honor of ''Purpurogenita'' <nowiki>("Born in the Purple")</nowiki>. She was named Joanna for her great-great grandmother [[Joanna I of Latium|Empress Joanna I]]. | Joanna was born at [[Palatium Supranio]], on 2 June 1969, as the fifth child of [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] and [[Leo, Prince Consort]]. She was born an hour after her twin brother, [[Prince John, Duke of Aurunca|John]]. She was baptized alongside her twin brother at [[Sancta Sapientia]] on 13 September 1969, by Patriarch of Alba Thomas Appuleius. Her godparents are [[Isidorus Claudius|Duke Isidorus Claudius]] (her father’s brother); [[Damiane Vitruvia]] (her mother’s friend). Born during her mother's reign, Joanna was afforded the honor of ''Purpurogenita'' <nowiki>("Born in the Purple")</nowiki>. She was named Joanna for her great-great grandmother [[Joanna I of Latium|Empress Joanna I]]. | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
Similar to her twin brother, Joanna's education was handled by a governess between the ages of five and eight. Both she and her brother continued to be educated by private tutors until the age of 17. Unlike her older siblings, she did not attend formal schooling. Joanna was said to have a love of reading according to one of her former tutors, who described her as a<nowiki>"calm, proper, and even keeled child...who enjoyed a good book more than anything else."</nowiki> Joanna and her younger sister, [[Eirene of Latium|Princess Eirene]], took dancing, and music lessons in order to socialize with other children her age. At the age of 13, Joanna played violin in the Castellum Youth Symphony, where she continued to play until age 17. Along with other members of her family, Joanna often visited the Imperial stables as a child for horseback riding. | Similar to her twin brother, Joanna's education was handled by a governess between the ages of five and eight. Both she and her brother continued to be educated by private tutors until the age of 17. Unlike her older siblings, she did not attend formal schooling. Joanna was said to have a love of reading according to one of her former tutors, who described her as a <nowiki>"calm, proper, and even keeled child...who enjoyed a good book more than anything else."</nowiki> Joanna and her younger sister, [[Eirene of Latium|Princess Eirene]], took dancing, and music lessons in order to socialize with other children her age. At the age of 13, Joanna played violin in the Castellum Youth Symphony, where she continued to play until age 17. Along with other members of her family, Joanna often visited the Imperial stables as a child for horseback riding. | ||
Joanna enrolled at the University of Ascanium, in 1985. During her time in Ascanium, she resided at the chief imperial residence in the former capital city, Palatium Purpura. She hosted study sessions and group projects at the palace, and often invited classmates to the palace for gatherings – irrespective of their social standing. | Joanna enrolled at the University of Ascanium, in 1985. During her time in Ascanium, she resided at the chief imperial residence in the former capital city, Palatium Purpura. She hosted study sessions and group projects at the palace, and often invited classmates to the palace for gatherings – irrespective of their social standing. | ||
==Marriage== | ==Marriage== | ||
Joanna first met her future husband, [[Michael of Ravenna]], at a ball to celebrate her sister [[Isadora of Latium|Princess Isadora's]] 19th birthday, in 1985. Joanna was said to be rather taken by Michael, and often spent time with him, or regularly exchanged letters when he was attending university. The courtship was later confirmed by Imperial Offices in 1988, shortly before Joanna's 18th birthday. Joanna became engaged soon after on 20 August 1989. | Joanna first met her future husband, [[Michael of Ravenna]], at a ball to celebrate her sister [[Isadora of Latium|Princess Isadora's]] 19th birthday, in 1985. Joanna was said to be rather taken by Michael, and often spent time with him, or regularly exchanged letters when he was attending university. The courtship was later confirmed by Imperial Offices in 1988, shortly before Joanna's 18th birthday. Joanna became engaged soon after on 20 August 1989. | ||
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| Born | 2 June 1969 Palatium Supranio, Adrianople, Latium | ||||
| Spouse | Prince Michael of Ravenna (m. 1990) | ||||
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| House | Claudia | ||||
| Father | Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople | ||||
| Mother | Diana Augusta of Latium | ||||
| Religion | Fabrian Catholic | ||||
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Princess Joanna of Latium (Joanna Claudia Anicia Maria Agnes Leontia; b. 2 June 1969) is a Latin princess, and is the daughter of Latin Empress Diana Augusta and Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople. Joanna is 27th in the line of succession to the Latin throne, at the time of her birth she was fifth.
Joanna married Prince Michael of Ravenna, in 1990. They have three children and four grandchildren.
Early life and education
Joanna was born at Palatium Supranio, on 2 June 1969, as the fifth child of Empress Diana Augusta and Leo, Prince Consort. She was born an hour after her twin brother, John. She was baptized alongside her twin brother at Sancta Sapientia on 13 September 1969, by Patriarch of Alba Thomas Appuleius. Her godparents are Duke Isidorus Claudius (her father’s brother); Damiane Vitruvia (her mother’s friend). Born during her mother's reign, Joanna was afforded the honor of Purpurogenita ("Born in the Purple"). She was named Joanna for her great-great grandmother Empress Joanna I.
Education
Similar to her twin brother, Joanna's education was handled by a governess between the ages of five and eight. Both she and her brother continued to be educated by private tutors until the age of 17. Unlike her older siblings, she did not attend formal schooling. Joanna was said to have a love of reading according to one of her former tutors, who described her as a "calm, proper, and even keeled child...who enjoyed a good book more than anything else." Joanna and her younger sister, Princess Eirene, took dancing, and music lessons in order to socialize with other children her age. At the age of 13, Joanna played violin in the Castellum Youth Symphony, where she continued to play until age 17. Along with other members of her family, Joanna often visited the Imperial stables as a child for horseback riding.
Joanna enrolled at the University of Ascanium, in 1985. During her time in Ascanium, she resided at the chief imperial residence in the former capital city, Palatium Purpura. She hosted study sessions and group projects at the palace, and often invited classmates to the palace for gatherings – irrespective of their social standing.
Marriage
Joanna first met her future husband, Michael of Ravenna, at a ball to celebrate her sister Princess Isadora's 19th birthday, in 1985. Joanna was said to be rather taken by Michael, and often spent time with him, or regularly exchanged letters when he was attending university. The courtship was later confirmed by Imperial Offices in 1988, shortly before Joanna's 18th birthday. Joanna became engaged soon after on 20 August 1989.
On 22 July 1990, Joanna married Michael at Basilica of the Blessed Virgin, in Adrianople. After a brief honeymoon, Joanna and Michael travelled to Belfras to represent Empress Diana Augusta for an imperial tour. She and Aemelius have three children: Victor, Silvia, and William.
Activities
Joanna has been a musician since a young age, taking lessons in piano and violin. She continued to play violin throughout her adolescence and into adulthood. She is noted for her sponsorship of charities focused on arts, music and theatre for children and women. Joanna and her husband have sponsored the Imperial Youth Symposium since 1991.
Joanna has undertaken various imperial duties on behalf of her mother, and later her brother and nephew. She has visited nations such as Belfras, Ghant, Gelonia, South Ottonia, Thraysia, Uluujol, Sante Reze, and Yisrael for official visits, whether with her mother or brother, or with her husband. She was appointed Chancellor of the University of St Ambrose-Ravenna, in 2010, an honorary role which she continues to hold. As Chancellor she conducts commencements and often speaks at new student orientation events.
Joanna and her family are regularly seen at PC Imperialis Ianiculum matches.
Titles, styles and honors
Styles
- 2 June 1969 – present: Her Imperial Highness The Princess Joanna
- in Ghant 22 July 1990 – present: Her Imperial Highness Princess Joanna of Ghant
Joanna is the daughter of a Sovereign, and a Latin princess by birth. As such, she does not utilize a surname. If Joanna were to utilize a surname, it is likely that she would take on the Claudia Anicia 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."
Joanna is also a Princess of Ghant, by virtue of her husband Prince Michael, who is an extended Prince of the Blood of Ghant, as a male-line descendant of Nicholas II.
Honors
Latium: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram 
- Latium: Dame of the Ancient Equestrian Order
- Latium: Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the Crown
House of Hazaraspid: Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of Hazaraspid 
House of Hechenreyt: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of [Name] 
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Issue
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| Prince Victor | 4 April 1991 | Married Princess Constance of Burgoy | |
| Silvia, Crown Princess of Dakmoor | 29 June 1993 | Married Martin, Crown Prince of Dakmoor; had issue. | |
| Prince William | 11 June 1998 | ||
Ancestry
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See also
Princess Joanna of Latium Born: 2 June 1969
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| Lines of succession | ||
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| Preceded by The Electress of Turenne |
Succession to the Latin throne 27th in line |
Followed by Prince Victor of Ravenna |