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'''Prince Leo of Ghant and Latium''' (''Leo John Robert Aurelius''; b. 31 August 1991) commonly known as Prince Leo, is the oldest child of [[John, Crown Prince 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 remains third. Leo is eleventh in the [[Succession to the Latin throne|line of succession to the Latin throne]].
'''Prince Leo of Ghant and Latium''' (''Leo John Robert Aurelius''; b. 31 August 1991) commonly known as Prince Leo, is the oldest child of [[John, Crown Prince 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 is twelfth in the [[Succession to the Latin throne|line of succession to the Latin throne]].


Leo resided in Ghish from his birth until the death of his grandfather [[Albert 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 line of succession to be both {{wp|Roman Catholic Church|Fabrian Catholic}} and foreign raised. His attainder was lifted in Ghant in 2006 by his half-brother [[Nathan IV of Ghant|Nathan]].  
Leo resided in Ghish from his birth until the death of his grandfather [[Albert 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 was lifted in Ghant in 2006 by his half-brother [[Nathan IV of Ghant|Nathan]].  


Leo is a graduate of [[Academia Militaris Olympia]] in Latium where he studied international strategy and participated Leadership Development program. At his graduation he was commissioned as a Captain, and before he took a leave of absence in 2017 held the 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]], serving as a key commander in the armies of his cousin, [[Constantine XX of Latium]]. Leo was named Cataptan of all Latin forces in Byzantion early in the military standoff, providing tremendous pressure to the armies loyal to [[Michael, Prince of Latium|Prince Michael]] from the north. Leo is credited for the peaceful surrender of Prince Michael's loyalists in [[Ravenna]], where his forces own dealt a crushing defeat to Prince Michael's military and remaining domestic support.  
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]], serving as a key commander in the armies of [[Constantine XX of Latium|Emperor Constantine XX]]. Leo was named Cataptan of all Latin forces in Byzantion early in the military standoff, providing tremendous pressure to the armies loyal to [[Prince Michael of Latium|Prince Michael]] from the north. Leo is credited for the peaceful surrender of Prince Michael's loyalists in [[Ravenna]], where his forces defeated to Prince Michael's military and remaining domestic support.  


Leo previously served as [[Emperor's Council of Latium#Great Officers of State|Master of Offices]] from January through December 2017. His primary residence is Palatium Blachernae, outside of metropolitan [[Alexandria (Latium)|Alexandria]].
Leo previously served as [[Emperor's Council of Latium#Great Officers of State|Master of Offices]] from January through December 2017. His primary residence is Palatium Blachernae, outside of metropolitan [[Ascanium]].
==Early Life==
==Early Life==
Leo was born at the Imperial Palace of Ghish on 31 August 1991, the second child of [[John, Crown Prince of Ghant|Crown Prince John of Ghant]] and his first by [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]. He was named for his grandfather [[Prince Leo, Duke of Apennina]] and prolific ancestor [[Leo of Ghant]]. His birth was celebrated in Ghant, though was one of great controversy in his mother's home of Latium where he was mockingly called <nowiki>"Leo Gentry"</nowiki> by some conservative-leaning Latin based media outlets.
Leo was born at the Imperial Palace, in [[Ghish]], [[Ghant]] on 31 August 1991. He is the second child of [[John, Crown Prince of Ghant]] and his first by [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]. He was named for his grandfather [[Leo, Prince Consort]] and prolific ancestor [[Leo of Ghant]]. His birth was celebrated in Ghant, though was one of controversy in [[Latium]] where he was mockingly called <nowiki>"Leo Gentry"</nowiki> by some conservative-leaning Latin based media outlets.  


He was primarily raised in Ghish during his earliest years, and for some time still after the death of his father in April 1994. From 1994 until the death his grandfather [[Albert I of Ghant|Albert]], Leo would spend his time between his mother's private villa and the Palace in Ghish.  
He was primarily raised in Ghish during his earliest years, and for some time still after the death of his father in April 1994. From 1994 until the death his grandfather [[Albert I of Ghant|Albert]], Leo would spend his time between his mother's private villa and the Palace in Ghish.  
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Prior to his birth, the Fabrian Catholic Church excommunicated his mother following her intentions to marry John against both the wishes of her parents, and Church leadership. On temporal grounds, her marriage was rejected by Imperial Marriages Act section of the Acts of Succession. This disqualified her and her children of any place in the line of succession at the time. The Church asserted that the marriage was illegitimate due to his father being already married to [[Caroline Zuria]].
Prior to his birth, the Fabrian Catholic Church excommunicated his mother following her intentions to marry John against both the wishes of her parents, and Church leadership. On temporal grounds, her marriage was rejected by Imperial Marriages Act section of the Acts of Succession. This disqualified her and her children of any place in the line of succession at the time. The Church asserted that the marriage was illegitimate due to his father being already married to [[Caroline Zuria]].
===Expulsion from Ghant===
===Expulsion from Ghant===
On 19 May 1997, Leo's paternal grandfather, Emperor Albert of Ghant, passed away, with the throne falling to Leo's elder half-brother [[Nathan IV of Ghant|Nathan]]. Nathan was nine years old at the time, resulting in a regency led by their uncle [[Albert I of Vorindeum|Prince Albert]]. One of the first actions of this regency was to issue an {{wp|attainder}} against Leo and his sisters, [[Diana of Ghant and Latium|Diana]] and [[Theodora of Ghant and Latium|Theodora]], and banished them from the country along with their mother. Reports from former household employees of Princess Isabella claim that she and her children were awoken in the middle of the night by Ser Adrasto Minazar, captain of Isabella's personal guard. By the time the news of the attainder and banishment had reached Isabella and her children, they were already on their way to the airport.  
On 19 May 1997, Leo's paternal grandfather, [[Albert I of Ghant|Emperor Albert I]], passed away, with the throne falling to Leo's elder half-brother [[Nathan IV of Ghant|Nathan]], under a regency led by in a regency led by [[Albert I of Vorindeum|Prince Albert of Ghant]]. Leo and his two sisters were {{wp|attainder|stripped}} of their Ghantish imperial titles and rights during the regency, and along with their mother were banished from the [[Ghant]]. Reports from former household employees of Princess Isabella claim that she and her children were awoken in the middle of the night by Ser Adrasto Minazar, captain of Isabella's personal guard. By the time the news of the attainder and banishment had reached Isabella and her children, they were already on their way to the airport.  


Word of Emperor Albert's death and the subsequent actions taken against Leo and his family quickly reached Latium and even [[Prince Leo, Duke of Apennina]], who had been in flight from Castellum to [[Palatium Supranio]] in Adrianople. Emperor Leo's flight made an emergency landing in Oea, after he suffered a heart attack and died en route to the hospital. [[Jason Augustus|Emperor Jason VI]] was elevated to co-ruler by his mother [[Diana Augusta]] on 20 May, as she too was rumored to have her own health scare. As his first act as Emperor, Jason personally welcomed Leo, Diana, Theodora and their mother, Isabella, to Latium on 20 May 1997 at Diana Augusta International Airport in [[Castellum ab Alba|metropolitan Castellum]].  
Emperor Albert's death quickly reached Latium, as did the news of the actions taken against Leo's family. The incident precipitated a crisis, beginning when his maternal grandparents were mid-flight from Castellum to [[Adrianople]] when news reached the [[Latin Imperial Family]]. The flight made an emergency landing in Oea, after [[Leo, Prince Consort]] suffered a heart attack and died en route to the hospital. [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] was also rumored to be severely effected by the news, which culminated in the elevation of [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Emperor Jason VI]] to co-ruler by his mother May 20. Emperor Jason VI welcomed Leo, Diana, Theodora and their mother, Isabella, to Latium on 20 May 1997 at Diana Augusta International Airport in [[Castellum ab Alba|metropolitan Castellum]].  


The Catholic Church was quick protest the new Latin emperor's decision to allow the children entry, as their mother had been excommunicated for having claimed to have taken part in a polygamous marriage. The day after their arrival, Jason introduced the children to court and restored his sister's place as a Princess of Latium. Having been stripped of his titles and succession rights in Ghant, Leo was named <nowiki>"Prince in Latium,"</nowiki> with a similar title granted to his sister. This was fully distinct from a Prince of Latium, and <nowiki>"created to affirm [each child's] status as a foreign royal in Latium"</nowiki>. This proclamation has never officially been rescinded following the restoration of his rights in Ghant. Leo continued to hold the status of a <nowiki>''Prince in Latium''</nowiki> until September 2016 when he was made a <nowiki>''Prince of Latium''</nowiki> by [[Jason Augustus|Jason VI Augustus']] last will and testament.
The Catholic Church was quick protest the new Latin emperor's decision to allow the children entry, as their mother was excommunicated for having claimed to have taken part in a polygamous marriage. The day after their arrival, Jason introduced the children to court, and announced his sister's place as a Princess Imperial. Having been stripped of his titles and succession rights in Ghant, Leo was named <nowiki>"Prince in Latium,"</nowiki> with a similar title granted to his sisters. This was fully distinct from a Prince of Latium, and <nowiki>"created to affirm [each child's] status as a foreign royal in Latium"</nowiki>. This proclamation has never officially been rescinded following the restoration of his rights in Ghant. Leo continued to hold the status of a <nowiki>''Prince in Latium''</nowiki> until September 2016 when he was made a <nowiki>''Prince of Latium''</nowiki> by [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|the Emperor's]] last will and testament.  
 
Leo's excommunication, along with his mother and sister, was lifted by Pope Benedict VIII in late May 1997.
==Education==
==Education==
While in Ghish, Leo's father John hired tutors from both Ghant and Latium, particularly [[Byzantion]], to educate Leo and his sisters. The most prominent of which was Pankratios Anemas, whom would later be hired as a tutor for both Leo and his cousin [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine]] upon Leo's arrival in Latium. Due to his education, he is fluent in [[Ghantish language|Ghantish]], Latin, {{wp|Griko dialect|Byzantic Hellene}} and {{wp|English language|Allamunnic}}, though is reported to consider Greek his favored tongue. Leo also received martial training from Ser Adrasto Minazar, a Ghantish knight who remains close with the family to this day.  
While in Ghish, Leo's father John hired tutors from both Ghant and [[Latium]], particularly [[Imbros]], to educate Leo and his sisters. The most prominent of which was Pankratios Anemas, whom would later be hired as a tutor for both Leo and his cousin [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine]] upon Leo's arrival in Latium. Due to his education, he is fluent in [[Ghantish language|Ghantish]], [[Standard Latin language|Latin]], {{wp|Griko dialect|Imbrosian}} and {{wp|English language|Arthuristian}}. Leo also received martial training from Ser Adrasto Minazar, a Ghantish knight who remains close with the family.  


Upon the insistence of his uncle Jason, Leo was enrolled at St. Michael's for primary and secondary schooling. He finished secondary school at St. Michael's in 2009. He chose to forgo a gap year, and enlisted in the [[Latin Army]] where he enrolled at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]]. While at Olympia, he primarily studied international strategy and was a participant in the prestigious Leadership Development Science program. He graduated in 2013 with a commission as a {{wp|Lieutenant colonel (United Kingdom)|Centurion}}.  
Upon the insistence of his uncle Jason, Leo was enrolled at NAME for primary and secondary schooling. He 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]] in Olympia, [[Latium]], the premier national military service academy. He was first enrolled as a cadet in 2009, and during his first year participated in the Student Conference on [[Belisarian Community|BC 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, near Leonopolis on a joint BC military installation. From April 2014 until June 2015, Leo spent time with a cohort of the 4th legion in [[Vannois]] along the Vannoisian-Liothidian border. Leo participated in numerous military exercises while stationed with the [[Legio IV Triumphalis|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 remains a member of legionary reserve.
[[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 Community|BC 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, near Leonopolis on a joint BC military installation. From April 2014 until June 2015, Leo spent time with a cohort of the 4th legion in [[Vannois]] along the Vannoisian-Liothidian border. Leo participated in numerous military exercises while stationed with the [[Legio IV Triumphalis|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 remains a member of legionary reserve.
==2016 succession crisis==
==2016 succession crisis==
Leo was a prominent figure throughout the [[Latin succession crisis of 2016|2016 succession crisis]]. On 3 November 2016, he was present at the Palace of Augustus in the immediate aftermath of the death of Emperor [[Jason Augustus|Jason VI Augustus]] and subsequent coup by his cousin [[Michael, Prince of Latium|Prince Michael]] and the {{wp|Gendarmerie|Scholarian Guard}}. Along with Emperor [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine XX]] and the rest of his family, Leo was forced to flee from the capital and retreat to [[Adrianople]] by Praetorian bodyguards. Reports as to Leo's dealings after having reached Adrianople are hazy, though he reappeared in [[Alexandria (Latium)|Alexandria]] soon after where he met with prominent leaders in the Byzantion counties, including peers such as Konstantinos Palaiologi-Oriundi, 17th Doux Palaiologi, Xene Doukas-Mouzalon (wife of The Doux of Doukas); Byzantion politicians [[Anna Kinnamos]] and [[Leon Dalassenos]]; and local military leaders such as Strategos Niketas Argyros. At the meeting, Leo was able to gather civilian and military support from the Byzantion counties for his cousin, Emperor Constantine XX. Leo was appointed {{wp|General (United Kingdom)|Cataptan}} of all Latin forces in Byzantion on 8 November 2016, which is the accepted date of the Alexandrian meeting.
Leo was a prominent figure throughout the [[Latin succession crisis of 2016|2016 succession crisis]]. On 3 November 2016, he was present at the Palace of Augustus in the immediate aftermath of the death of Emperor [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Emperor Jason VI Augustus]] and subsequent coup by his cousin [[Prince Michael of Latium|Prince Michael]] with support of the [[Scholarian Guard]]. Along with [[Constantine XX of Latium|Emperor Constantine XX]] and the rest of his family, Leo was forced to flee from the capital and retreat to [[Adrianople]] with members of the [[Praetorian Guard of Latium|Praetorian Guard]]. Reports of Leo's actions after reaching Adrianople are hazy, though he reappeared in [[Ascanium]] soon after where he met with prominent leaders, nobles, and senators of the area. At the meeting, Leo was able to gather civilian and military support from the surrounding counties for Emperor Constantine XX. Leo was appointed {{wp|General (United Kingdom)|Cataptan}} on 8 November 2016, which is the accepted date of the Ascanium meeting.


Leo and his forces in support of [[Constantine XX of Latium|Emperor Constantine XX]] converged upon Leonopolis before setting out to march on the capital. These forces set out for county Sorrentia and Ravenna on 17 November 2016. His armies were met with poor weather, causing a historic flood of the Frusina River and delayed the Byzantion legions. Leo's armies had been delayed while the allied Vannoisian forces passed through Espo and battled with the minimal armies loyal to [[George Caprenius|George, Count Vinovium]].  
Leo and his forces in support of [[Constantine XX of Latium|Emperor Constantine XX]] converged upon Leonopolis before setting out to march on the capital. These forces set out for county Sorrentia and Ravenna on 17 November 2016. His armies were met with poor weather, causing a historic flood of the Frusina River and delayed the Byzantion legions. Leo's armies had been delayed while the allied Vannoisian forces passed through Espo and battled with the minimal armies loyal to [[George Caprenius|George, Count Vinovium]].  


His army was encamped just south of Espo during the [[Latin succession crisis of 2016#Attack on the Ghantish Embassy|attack on the Ghantish Embassy]] and subsequent rescue of Leo's sister, [[Theodora of Ghant and Latium|Princess Theodora]], on 22 November 2016. After securing the safety of his younger sister and her arrival in Ghish the next day, Leo's forces began to mobilize for [[Ravenna]] and the army loyal to [[Michael, Prince of Latium|Prince Michael]] before marching on [[Castellum]].
His army was encamped just south of Espo during the [[Latin succession crisis of 2016#Attack on the Ghantish Embassy|attack on the Ghantish Embassy]] and subsequent rescue of Leo's sister, [[Theodora of Ghant and Latium|Princess Theodora]], on 22 November 2016. After securing the safety of his younger sister and her arrival in Ghish the next day, Leo's forces began to mobilize for [[Ravenna]] and the army loyal to [[Prince Michael of Latium|Prince Michael]] before marching on [[Castellum]].
===Surrender of Ravenna===
===Surrender of Ravenna===
===Entering Castellum===
===Entering Castellum===
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Leo resigned as Master of Offices after he announced his paternity of an {{wp|Legitimacy (family law)|illegitimate child}} on 21 December 2017.
Leo resigned as Master of Offices after he announced his paternity of an {{wp|Legitimacy (family law)|illegitimate child}} on 21 December 2017.
==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.


==Personal life and character==
In February 2018, Leo came into ownership of Palatium Blachernae in Blachernae. It is his primary residence in Latium, though he maintains an apartment at various Imperial residences, including the Palace of Augustus.
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. However, rumors have been rampant of a number of years regarding a relationship between Leo and [[Anna Kinnamos]], a sitting Latin Senator since 2015, as far back as secondary school. The first instance of this was when the pair attended end of the year formal together at St. Michael's Preparatory in 2008 and 2009. Over the years, the two have been spotted together at numerous events, state functions, and even in the public sphere. The two had reportedly separated sometime in 2015 or 2016.
===Courtship===
Rumors have existed for a number of years regarding a relationship between Leo and [[Anna Kinnamos]], now a Latin Senator, 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. The two had reportedly separated sometime in 2015 or 2016.


In February 2017, Leo and [[Lena Rouanti]] were seen together by paparazzi at the Ristorante Ebor in Castellum, resulting in speculation the two were dating. This speculation grew when Leo traveled to the Gelonian counties as part of his duties as Master of Offices, including Lena's hometown of Durnovaria. Neither publicly commented on the rumored relationship.  
In February 2017, Leo and [[Lena, Princess Royal]] were seen together by paparazzi at the Ristorante Ebor in Castellum, resulting in speculation the two were courting. This speculation grew when Leo traveled to Gelonia as part of his duties as Master of Offices. Neither publicly commented on the rumored relationship.  
[[File:Kaiservilla_vorderansicht.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Leo became the owner of Palatium Blachernae in 2018.]]
[[File:Kaiservilla_vorderansicht.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, Countess of Winburn]] 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.
At the 2017 [[Ludi Circenses]], Leo was photographed with [[Lyncanestria|Lyncanestrian]] noblewoman [[Caroline, Countess 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 Month 2018.
 
In February 2018, Leo came into ownership of Palatium Blachernae in Blachernae. It is his primary residence in Latium.


Leo has been considered a very private person by those who know him, as well as by the media. He has been noted to be someone who observes first and speaks little.
==Issue==
==Issue==
Leo is the father of one child, an illegitimate son, [[Felix Gentry]], 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.
Leo is the father of one child, an illegitimate son, [[Felix Gentry]], 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.
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* '''14 January 2006 – 3 November 2016''': ''His Imperial Highness'' Prince Leo of Ghant, Prince in Latium
* '''14 January 2006 – 3 November 2016''': ''His Imperial Highness'' Prince Leo of Ghant, Prince in Latium
* '''3 November 2016 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' Prince Leo of Ghant and Latium
* '''3 November 2016 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' Prince Leo of Ghant and Latium
Leo is a Prince of Ghant by birth, based on his status as the second son of [[John, Crown Prince of Ghant|Crown Prince John of Ghant]] and a male-line member of [[House Gentry]]. While entitled to the rank of <nowiki>"prince"</nowiki> in Ghant, Leo had been referred to as <nowiki>"Leo Gentry"</nowiki> by the press in Latium, due to his status in the country as an illegitimate child, until he was made a <nowiki>"Prince in Latium"</nowiki> by [[Monarchy of Latium|Emperor]] [[Jason Augustus|Jason VI Augustus]]. 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>"Ghant".</nowiki>
Leo is a Prince of Ghant by birth, based on his status as the second son of [[John, Crown Prince of Ghant|Crown Prince John of Ghant]] and a male-line member of [[House Gentry]]. While entitled to the rank of <nowiki>"prince"</nowiki> in Ghant, Leo had been referred to as <nowiki>"Leo Gentry"</nowiki> by the press in Latium, due to his status in the country as an illegitimate child, until he was made a <nowiki>"Prince in Latium"</nowiki> by [[Monarchy of Latium|Emperor]] [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason VI Augustus]]. 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 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 Augustus|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 Ostia. He will be entitled to retain his Ghantish territorial designation, as will any of his descendants through the male line. This will be the fourth creation of the Dukedom of Ostia.; the most recent holder of this title was [[John XIII of Latium|Emperor John XIII]], becoming extinct in 1897 when it merged into the crown.
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 Ostia. He will be entitled to retain his Ghantish territorial designation, as will any of his descendants through the male line. This will would be the seventh creation of the Dukedom of Ostia; the most recent holder of this title was [[John XIII of Latium|Emperor John XIII]], becoming extinct in 1897 when it merged into the crown.


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]].
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*{{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====
====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>
*{{flag|Sydalon}}: Knight of the Order of the Holy Lance [[File:Mauriziana_BAR.svg|50px]] <small>30 June 2017</small>
*{{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>


===Arms===
===Arms===
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|3= 3. [[Isabella of Latium|Isabella, Princess Imperial]]
|3= 3. [[Isabella of Latium|Isabella, Princess Imperial]]
|4= 4. [[Albert I of Ghant]]  
|4= 4. [[Albert I of Ghant]]  
|5= 5. [[Grace of Langael]]  
|5= 5. [[Grace of Langael|Grace Galan]]  
|6= 6. [[Prince Leo, Duke of Apennina]]
|6= 6. [[Leo, Prince Consort|Leo Claudius, 37th Duke of Adrianople]]
|7= 7. [[Diana Augusta|Diana Augusta of Latium]]
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Revision as of 19:25, 13 January 2019

Prince Leo
Prince of Ghant
Prince of Latium
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Leo at the Endowment for the Arts charity gala in Beaupré, November 2017
Born (1991-08-31) 31 August 1991 (age 33)
Inperiala Palace, Ghish, Ghant
Issue
Detail
Full name
Leo John Robert Aurelius
HouseGentry
FatherJohn, Crown Prince of Ghant
MotherIsabella, Princess Imperial
ReligionFabrian Catholic
Military career
Allegiance Latium
Service/branch Latin Army
Years of service2009–2017 (end of active service)
RankCatapan (honorary)
Tribunus
Unit<imgur w="20">1uF77QG.png</imgur> Legio IV Triumphalis
Battles/wars2016 succession crisis

Prince Leo of Ghant and Latium (Leo John Robert Aurelius; b. 31 August 1991) commonly known as Prince Leo, is the oldest child of John, Crown Prince 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. Leo is twelfth in the line of succession to the Latin throne.

Leo resided in Ghish from his birth until the death of his grandfather Albert I of Ghant, after which he was 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 "Prince in Latium". He is the first member of the immediate Ghantish Imperial Family to be both Fabrian Catholic and foreign raised. His attainder was lifted in Ghant in 2006 by his half-brother Nathan.

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 Cataptan in the Latin Army. He was a key figure in the 2016 succession crisis, serving as a key commander in the armies of Emperor Constantine XX. Leo was named Cataptan of all Latin forces in Byzantion early in the military standoff, providing tremendous pressure to the armies loyal to Prince Michael from the north. Leo is credited for the peaceful surrender of Prince Michael's loyalists in Ravenna, where his forces defeated to Prince Michael's military and remaining domestic support.

Leo previously served as Master of Offices from January through December 2017. His primary residence is Palatium Blachernae, outside of metropolitan Ascanium.

Early Life

Leo was born at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish, Ghant on 31 August 1991. He is the second child of John, Crown Prince of Ghant and his first by Princess Isabella of Latium. He was named for his grandfather Leo, Prince Consort and prolific ancestor Leo of Ghant. His birth was celebrated in Ghant, though was one of controversy in Latium where he was mockingly called "Leo Gentry" by some conservative-leaning Latin based media outlets.

He was primarily raised in Ghish during his earliest years, and for some time still after the death of his father in April 1994. From 1994 until the death his grandfather Albert, Leo would spend his time between his mother's private villa and the Palace in Ghish.

Controversy

Prior to his birth, the Fabrian Catholic Church excommunicated his mother following her intentions to marry John against both the wishes of her parents, and Church leadership. On temporal grounds, her marriage was rejected by Imperial Marriages Act section of the Acts of Succession. This disqualified her and her children of any place in the line of succession at the time. The Church asserted that the marriage was illegitimate due to his father being already married to Caroline Zuria.

Expulsion from Ghant

On 19 May 1997, Leo's paternal grandfather, Emperor Albert I, passed away, with the throne falling to Leo's elder half-brother Nathan, under a regency led by in a regency led by Prince Albert of Ghant. Leo and his two sisters were stripped of their Ghantish imperial titles and rights during the regency, and along with their mother were banished from the Ghant. Reports from former household employees of Princess Isabella claim that she and her children were awoken in the middle of the night by Ser Adrasto Minazar, captain of Isabella's personal guard. By the time the news of the attainder and banishment had reached Isabella and her children, they were already on their way to the airport.

Emperor Albert's death quickly reached Latium, as did the news of the actions taken against Leo's family. The incident precipitated a crisis, beginning when his maternal grandparents were mid-flight from Castellum to Adrianople when news reached the Latin Imperial Family. The flight made an emergency landing in Oea, after Leo, Prince Consort suffered a heart attack and died en route to the hospital. Empress Diana Augusta was also rumored to be severely effected by the news, which culminated in the elevation of Emperor Jason VI to co-ruler by his mother May 20. Emperor Jason VI welcomed Leo, Diana, Theodora and their mother, Isabella, to Latium on 20 May 1997 at Diana Augusta International Airport in metropolitan Castellum.

The Catholic Church was quick protest the new Latin emperor's decision to allow the children entry, as their mother was excommunicated for having claimed to have taken part in a polygamous marriage. The day after their arrival, Jason introduced the children to court, and announced his sister's place as a Princess Imperial. Having been stripped of his titles and succession rights in Ghant, Leo was named "Prince in Latium," with a similar title granted to his sisters. This was fully distinct from a Prince of Latium, and "created to affirm [each child's] status as a foreign royal in Latium". This proclamation has never officially been rescinded following the restoration of his rights in Ghant. Leo continued to hold the status of a ''Prince in Latium'' until September 2016 when he was made a ''Prince of Latium'' by the Emperor's last will and testament.

Education

While in Ghish, Leo's father John hired tutors from both Ghant and Latium, particularly Imbros, to educate Leo and his sisters. The most prominent of which was Pankratios Anemas, whom would later be hired as a tutor for both Leo and his cousin Constantine upon Leo's arrival in Latium. Due to his education, he is fluent in Ghantish, Latin, Imbrosian and Arthuristian. Leo also received martial training from Ser Adrasto Minazar, a Ghantish knight who remains close with the family.

Upon the insistence of his uncle Jason, Leo was enrolled at NAME for primary and secondary schooling. He attended Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis for secondary school, earning his 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 Decurion.

Military Career

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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 BC 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 Decurion. Following his commission, Leo sough active service but joined a detachment of 4th Legion, stationed in Kalymnos, near Leonopolis on a joint BC military installation. From April 2014 until June 2015, Leo spent time with a cohort of the 4th legion in Vannois along the Vannoisian-Liothidian border. Leo participated in numerous military exercises while stationed with the 4th Legion, including war games with Belisarian allies. By May 2016, Leo was promoted to Tribunus (Military Tribune) and re-stationed to Utica. He was put on leave in early January 2017, and remains a member of legionary reserve.

2016 succession crisis

Leo was a prominent figure throughout the 2016 succession crisis. On 3 November 2016, he was present at the Palace of Augustus in the immediate aftermath of the death of Emperor Emperor Jason VI Augustus and subsequent coup by his cousin Prince Michael with support of the Scholarian Guard. Along with Emperor Constantine XX and the rest of his family, Leo was forced to flee from the capital and retreat to Adrianople with members of the Praetorian Guard. Reports of Leo's actions after reaching Adrianople are hazy, though he reappeared in Ascanium soon after where he met with prominent leaders, nobles, and senators of the area. At the meeting, Leo was able to gather civilian and military support from the surrounding counties for Emperor Constantine XX. Leo was appointed Cataptan on 8 November 2016, which is the accepted date of the Ascanium meeting.

Leo and his forces in support of Emperor Constantine XX converged upon Leonopolis before setting out to march on the capital. These forces set out for county Sorrentia and Ravenna on 17 November 2016. His armies were met with poor weather, causing a historic flood of the Frusina River and delayed the Byzantion legions. Leo's armies had been delayed while the allied Vannoisian forces passed through Espo and battled with the minimal armies loyal to George, Count Vinovium.

His army was encamped just south of Espo during the attack on the Ghantish Embassy and subsequent rescue of Leo's sister, Princess Theodora, on 22 November 2016. After securing the safety of his younger sister and her arrival in Ghish the next day, Leo's forces began to mobilize for Ravenna and the army loyal to Prince Michael before marching on Castellum.

Surrender of Ravenna

Entering Castellum

Emperor's Council appointment

Leo was appointed Master of Offices on 5 January 2017. The same day, Leo was made Propraetor of Falisca, and Sorrentia – both key counties located near Castellum. 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 2017 Ludi Circenses, participation in state visits, and even a limited amount of investitures when Emperor Constantine was indisposed or unavailable.

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Leo spectating the chariot races during the 2018 Ludi Circenses.

Leo resigned as Master of Offices after he announced his paternity of an illegitimate child on 21 December 2017.

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 FC Imperialis Ianiculum.

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

Courtship

Rumors have existed for a number of years regarding a relationship between Leo and Anna Kinnamos, now a Latin Senator, 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. The two had reportedly separated sometime in 2015 or 2016.

In February 2017, Leo and Lena, Princess Royal were seen together by paparazzi at the Ristorante Ebor in Castellum, resulting in speculation the two were courting. This speculation grew when Leo traveled to Gelonia as part of his duties as Master of Offices. Neither publicly commented on the rumored relationship.

Leo became the owner of Palatium Blachernae in 2018.

At the 2017 Ludi Circenses, Leo was photographed with Lyncanestrian noblewoman 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 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 Month 2018.

Issue

Leo is the father of one child, an illegitimate son, Felix Gentry, 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.

Name Birth Death Notes
By N.N.
Felix Gentry (2017-08-22) 22 August 2017 (age 7) Illegitimate

Titles, styles, honors and arms

Titles and styles

Styles of
The Prince Leo
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Reference styleHis Imperial Highness
Spoken styleYour Highness
Alternative styleHis Highness
  • 31 August 1991 – 1 May 1997: His Imperial Highness Prince Leo of Ghant
  • 1 May 1997 – 14 January 2006: His Highness Leo, Prince in Latium
  • 14 January 2006 – 3 November 2016: His Imperial Highness Prince Leo of Ghant, Prince in Latium
  • 3 November 2016 – present: His Imperial Highness Prince Leo of Ghant and Latium

Leo is a Prince of Ghant by birth, based on his status as the second son of Crown Prince John of Ghant and a male-line member of House Gentry. While entitled to the rank of "prince" in Ghant, Leo had been referred to as "Leo Gentry" by the press in Latium, due to his status in the country as an illegitimate child, until he was made a "Prince in Latium" by Emperor Jason VI Augustus. 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 "Ghanteko" (of Ghant)

Leo is also entitled to the rank of "prince" with the territorial designation "of Latium" due a posthumous award of the rank and title by his uncle 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 Ostia. He will be entitled to retain his Ghantish territorial designation, as will any of his descendants through the male line. This will would be the seventh creation of the Dukedom of Ostia; the most recent holder of this title was Emperor John XIII, becoming extinct in 1897 when it merged into the crown.

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

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  •  Latium: Member of the Order of the Grass Crown Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg

Medals

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

Foreign honors

Arms

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Ancestry

See also

Leo of Ghant
Born: 31 August 1991
Lines of succession
Preceded by
Prince Nicholas of Ghant 		Succession to the Ghantish throne
5th in line 		Followed by
Albert I of Vorindeum
Preceded by
Princess Teresa of Beroea 		Succession to the Latin throne
12th in line 		Followed by
Princess Diana of Ghant
Regnal titles
Vacant
6th creation extinct in 1897
Title last held by
The Prince John 		Duke of Ostia
2019–present 		Incumbent
Heir:
none
Political offices
Preceded by
The Dowager Empress 		Master of Offices
2017–2018 		Succeeded by
The Duke of Ossonoba
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