Sebastian I, Duke of Toron

Sebastian I
Duke of Toron (more...)
Reign	22 May 2013 – present
Predecessor	Desiderius I
Heir presumptive	Prince William of Petra
Born	(1994-09-04) 4 September 1994 Castra Rubea, Sydalon, Sydalon
Full name Sebastian Jaison Tancred Charles
House	Toron
Father	Desiderius, Prince of Petra
Mother	Princess Eirene of Latium
Religion	Fabrian Catholic

Sebastian I, Duke of Toron ChSL ChCE ChB (Sebastian Jaison Tancred Charles; born 4 September 1994) is a member of the Sydalene royal family. He has reigned as Duke of Toron and executive of the domain of the Duchy of Toron since 2013. He is the second child of Desiderius, Prince of Petra and Princess Eirene of Latium. He is third in line to the Sydalene throne.

Early life and education

Sebastian was born on 4 September 1994 at Castra Rubea, Sydalon. He is the second child and eldest son of Desiderius, Prince of Petra and Princess Eirene of Latium. Sebastian was christened on 19 December 1994 at the Cathedral of the Holy Sepulchre, by the Pope. His godparents are Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea (his mother's brother), and Princess Jordana, Duchess of Montjoie (his father's sister). He was named Sebastian after Sebastián Ordaz, his great-great grandfather; Jason after his uncle, then Jason, Prince of Youth; and Tancred after his great-grandfather Tancred II, Duke of Toron.

Sebastian was educated by a governess until the age of 8. Like his elder sister Melisende, Sebastian's education was focused on the constitution, history, and scripture. He most notably received scripture lessons from the Pope on occasion. Sebastian followed after his sister and became the second member of the Sydalene royal family to attend university when he enrolled at {university}. He earned a degree in politics from Balzac in 2015. In 2014, he took classes at {university}, in {nation}, during a foreign exchange program.

In fall 2015, he began studying law at Balzac University, making Sebastian the first member of the royal family to attend and be awarded a degree from a domestic university. He graduated as a Master of Laws in 2018.

Duke of Toron

Since his birth, Sebastian was recognized as heir apparent to the Duchy of Toron as the eldest son of his father, who was Duke of Toron from 1975 until 2013. Like his father, Sebastian was styled as a Prince of Sydalon from birth and did not utilize any noble style as heir to Toron. In 2013, he became Duke of Toron following the death of his father. Sebastian appointed a regent to govern the domain while he was enrolled at university. After finishing his education, Sebastian began taking a more active role in the local Toron government.

Haut Cour appointment

In 2011, Sebastian attended his first Haut Cour meeting. He was appointed to the Haut Cour as a Queen's Councillor in 2017 following his sister's coronation as Queen, in which he continues to serve.

Personal life

Sebastian's personal life has been closely guarded, as he is a very private person according to courtiers. In 2017 he began courting Princess Roseline of Caillot. It was his first public courtship, though ended abruptly in 2018.

Interests

Sebastian is noted to be fond of music and has played the piano since a young age. He enjoys athletics, most notably football, lacrosse, and swimming. He speaks Sydalene, Latin, Audonian, and Arthuristan.

Titles, styles, arms and honors

Styles

• 22 October 1995 – present: His Royal Highness Prince Sebastian of Petra
  • 22 May 2013 – present: His Ducal Serene Highness The Duke of Toron

As the child of the Prince of Petra, Sebastian was afforded the rank of Prince with the territorial designation of his father "of Petra". He was heir to the Duchy of Toron from birth, though due to his status as a Prince of Sydalon and possible heir to the throne, he did not utilize the traditional style of the Toron heir apparent, "Hereditary Lord of Toron". He is entitled to be style "His Royal Highness" until his death, but his children may not utilize this style unless granted letters patent by the Monarch.

Domestic honors

• Sydalon: Knight of the Collar of the Order of the Holy Lance
• Sydalon Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Belt of Hope
• Sydalon Knight of the Banneret Order

Foreign honors

• Latium: Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Purple Ribbon
• House of Hazaraspid: Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Hazaraspid

Ancestry

Ancestors of Sebastian I, Duke of Toron

16. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron 8. Tancred II, Duke of Toron 17. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán 4. Jordan IX of Sydalon 18. Sebastián Ordaz 9. Elissa IV of Sydalon 19. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 2. Desiderius, Prince of Petra 20. Louis IV, Duke of Philippopolis 10. Bohemond V, Duke of Philippopolis 21. Emma 5. Melisende of Philippopolis 22. Arnaut I, Lord of Canosa 11. Olympias of Canosa 23. Sabine of Calla 1. Sebastian I, Duke of Toron 24. Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 12. Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 25. Princess Isobel of Gaemar 6. Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 26. Leo Selicius, Duke of Pola 13. Agnes Selicia 27. Theodora Aemelia 3. Princess Eirene of Latium 28. John Anicius, Duke of Beroea 14. Constantine XIX of Latium 29. Joanna of Latium 7. Diana Augusta of Latium 30. Prince Henri, Duke of Épernon 15. Princess Marie Christine of Épernon 31. Princess Adalinda of Silingia

See also

• Nobility of Sydalon

Sebastian I, Duke of Toron House of Toron Cadet branch of the House of Amaling Born: 4 September 1994
Lines of succession
Preceded by The Princess Desiderius	Succession to the Sydalene throne 5th in line	Followed by Prince William of Petra
Preceded by The Queen of Dakmoor	Succession to the Latin throne 28th in line
Sydalene nobility
Preceded by Desiderius I	Duke of Toron 2013–present	Incumbent Heir presumptive: Prince William of Petra