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{{Infobox Monarchy | {{Infobox Monarchy | ||
| border = | | border = | ||
| royal_title = | | royal_title = King | ||
| realm = | | realm = Vardana | ||
| native_name = | | native_name = | ||
| coatofarms = Royal Badge of | | coatofarms = Royal Badge of Aretias.svg | ||
| coatofarms_article = Royal Badge of the Basileus | | coatofarms_article = Royal Badge of the Basileus | ||
| type = non-commonwealth | | type = non-commonwealth | ||
| image = Basil II of Aretias.jpg | | image = Basil II of Aretias.jpg | ||
| incumbent = [[Basil I of Mysia|Basil I]] | | incumbent = [[Basil I of Mysia|Basil I]] | ||
| incumbentsince = 20 September | | incumbentsince = 20 September 2016 | ||
| his/her = His | | his/her = His Apostolic | ||
| heir_apparent = | | heir_apparent = | ||
| heir_presumptive = [[Zenobia, Despoina of Aretias]] | | heir_presumptive = [[Zenobia, Despoina of Aretias]] | ||
| first_monarch = [[David I of Mysia|David I]] | | first_monarch = [[David I of Mysia|David I]] | ||
| date = 2 September 1830 | | date = 2 September 1830 | ||
| residence = | | residence = Antelias Palace | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Monarch of Aretias''', officially the ''' | The '''Monarch of Aretias''', officially the '''King of Vardana ''' ([[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]]: Թագաւորի Վարդենիս), is the [[wikipedia:head of state|head of state]] and [[wikipedia:head of government|head of government]] of [[Aretias]]. It is composed of the maternal descendants of [[Stepan IV of Vardana]] by way of his daughter [[Kinar of Vardana]] and her husband [[Tigran I of Aretias|Tigran Byzennos]]. The King is the head of the [[House of Byzennos]] and the royal family. Since its establishment, the King of Aretias has claimed the regal titles of the [[Monarchy of Vardana|defunct throne]] of [[Vardana]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The | The monarchy of Aretias traces descent from the [[Monarchy of Vardana]], of which it claims its substantive titles. The monarchy in Aretias was first established on 12 January 1924, claiming direct succession from [[Stepan IV of Vardana|King Stepan IV of Vardana]]. As revolution and civil war erupted on the mainland, royal governor [[Tigran I of Aretias|Prince Tigran Byzennos]] maintained control of the island for the royalists and attempted an invasion of [[Bayazet]] prior to the arrest of King Stepan. On 9 December 1923, Stepan IV was arrested, and later executed by revolutionaries on 11 January 1924. As Stepan's son-in-law, Tigran claimed kingship by right of his wife [[Kinar of Vardana]] – Stepan's oldest daughter. | ||
At Tigran's proclamation, he claimed a direct link to the Vardanan throne and began planning for an expedition to retake the mainland. In its early days, Aretias replied upon foreign support to prevent invasion – seeking support from nearby [[Chasania]], [[Fahran]], and [[Latium]]. | |||
==Role== | ==Role== | ||
The monarch is the absolute | The monarch is the absolute head of state of Aretias. As head of state, he is the chief executive and chief representative of Aretias internationally. All legislative, executive, and judicial power rests in the hands of the king. The judiciary is subordinate to the king, as is the consultative assembly. | ||
The monarch wields much power through the [[Royal Council (Aretias)|Royal Council]] and his councilors, which include government ministers. The monarch is empowered to appoint or remove councilors, of which the monarch presides. Despite the monarch's key role in this system, the [[Royal Council (Aretias)|#List of current ministers|Secretary of State]] has become the most influential member of the council outside of members of the royal family. This system results in royal decrees forming the basis of the country's legislation – this is often done in concert and through the Royal Council. | |||
==Titles, styles and honors== | ==Titles, styles and honors== | ||
Aretian royal titles are nearly identical to those of the [[House of Hazarasp|Hazaraspid]] Kings of Vardana, from whom the House of Byzennos claims royal descent. | |||
The monarch's current title and style is: | The monarch's current title and style is: | ||
: | :King of Greater Vardana, of Aparan, of Mysia, of Bayazet, of Armavir, and of Ayrum, King of Tayk, Shahanshah of the West, Grand Prince of the East, First Venerable One, Bridger of Seas, Master of the Periclean and the Ozeros Seas, Sovereign Ruler and Lord of the Scipian Provinces and the lands in between, Protector and Defender of the Apostolic Faith. | ||
===Title of the heir apparent=== | ===Title of the heir apparent=== | ||
In line with [[House of Hazarasp|Hazaraspid]] traditions, the heir apparent to Aretias is granted the title of Despot of Bayazet. As such this title remains contested with the heir to the House of Hazarasp. Currently, the position of heir presumptive is occupied by [[Zenobia, Desponia of Bayazet]]. She is the first female to hold the position of heir and is afforded the style of ''Royal Highness'' ("''HRH''"). She is likely to be displaced by the birth of a younger, legitimate brother. | |||
==Succession== | ==Succession== | ||
{{main|Succession to the | {{main|Succession to the Aretian throne}} | ||
==List== | ==List== | ||
{{main|House of Byzennos}} | |||
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| '''[[ | | '''[[Tigran I of Aretias|Tigran I]]'''<br><small>(Տիգրան Ա)</small><br>12 January 1924<br>–<br>27 February 1959 | ||
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| [[file:Badge of the House of Byzennos.svg|100px]] | |||
| 1 May 1885<br>[[Colchis]]<hr>Son of [[Konstantinos Byzennos]]<br>and Selene Malenia | |||
| [[Kinar of Vardana]]<br>[[Hrazdan|St. Tiridates Cathedral]]<br>17 September 1906<br>4 children | |||
| 27 February 1950<br>[[Karchavan]]<br>aged 73 | |||
| Former royal governor<hr>Claimant to the [[Monarchy of Vardana|Vardanan throne]] by right of his wife | |||
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| '''[[ | | '''[[Basil I of Aretias|Basil I]]'''<br><small>(Բասիլեիոս Ա)</small><br>27 February 1959<br>–<br>11 April 1978 | ||
| [[file: | | [[file:Elia Kazan.JPG|100px]] | ||
| [[file: | | [[file:Badge of the House of Byzennos.svg|100px]] | ||
| | | 18 April 1908<br>[[Hrazdan|Tigranaberd Palace]]<hr>Son of [[Tigran I of Aretias|Tigran I]]<br>and [[Kinar of Vardana]] | ||
| | | TBD<br>[[Basilakia|St. Gregory Chapel]]<br>22 March 1931<br>3 children | ||
| | | 11 April 1966<br>[[Basilakia|Antelias Palace]]<br>aged 70 | ||
| Son of [[Basil I of Aretias|Basil I]] | |||
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| '''[[ | | '''[[Sempad I of Aretias|Sempad I]]'''<br><small>(Սմբատ Ա)</small><br>11 April 1978<br>–<br>30 March 1980<br>(''[[Tigran's coup|overthrown]]'') | ||
| [[file: | | [[file:İsmet Sezgin.jpg|100px]] | ||
| [[file: | | [[file:Badge of the House of Byzennos.svg|100px]] | ||
| | | 12 February 1932<br>[[Basilakia|Antelias Palace]]<hr>Son of [[Basil I of Aretias|Basil I]]<br>and TBD | ||
| | | TBD<br>[[Basilakia|St. Gregory Chapel]]<br>3 June 1965<br>1 child | ||
| | | 9 September 2001<br>[[Tigranocerta]]<br>aged 68 | ||
| Son of [[Basil I of Aretias|Basil I]] | |||
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| '''[[ | | '''[[Tigran II of Aretias|Tigran II]]'''<br><small>(Տիգրան Բ)</small><br>30 March 1980<br>–<br>22 August 2000 | ||
| [[file: | | [[file:Rossano Brazzi.jpg|100px]] | ||
| [[file: | | [[file:Badge of the House of Byzennos.svg|100px]] | ||
| | | 8 June 1934<br>[[Basilakia|Antelias Palace]]<hr>Son of [[Basil I of Aretias|Basil I]]<br>and TBD | ||
| | | TBD<br>[[Basilakia|Antelias Palace]]<br>30 March 1956<br># children | ||
| | | 22 August 2000<br>[[Basilakia|Antelias Palace]]<br>aged 67 | ||
| Brother of [[Sempad I of Aretias|Sempad I]] | |||
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| | | '''[[Cyril I of Aretias|Cyril I]]'''<br><small>(Կյրիակոս Ա)</small><br>22 August 2000<br>–<br>2 June 2016 | ||
| [[file:Cyril I of Aretias.jpg|100px]] | | [[file:Cyril I of Aretias.jpg|100px]] | ||
| [[file: | | [[file:Badge of the House of Byzennos.svg|100px]] | ||
| 8 March 1959<br>[[ | | 8 March 1959<br>[[Leonopolis|St. Isaac Hospital]]<hr>Son of [[Tigran II of Aretias|Tigran II]]<br>and TBD | ||
| [[Irene | | [[Irene of Mysia & Nyrundy]]<br>[[Basilakia|St. Gregory Chapel]]<br>8 January 1986<br>5 children | ||
| | | 2 June 2016<br>[[Karchavan|Tigran II National Royal Hospital]]<br>aged 55 | ||
| | | Son of [[Tigran II of Aretias|Tigran II]] | ||
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| '''[[Basil | | '''[[Basil II of Aretias|Basil II]]'''<br><small>(Բասիլեիոս Բ)</small><br>2 June 2016<br>–<br>present | ||
| [[file:Basil II of Aretias.jpg|100px]] | | [[file:Basil II of Aretias.jpg|100px]] | ||
| [[file: | | [[file:Badge of the House of Byzennos.svg|100px]] | ||
| 16 July 1988<br>[[ | | 16 July 1988<br>[[Basilakia|Antelias Palace]]<hr>Son of [[Cyril I Byzennos|Cyril I]]<br> and [[Irene of Mysia & Nyrundy]] | ||
| | | [[Margarita Pinaria]] <br>[[Leonopolis|Hagia Anthemia]]<br>25 July 2013<br>4 children<hr>''1 illegitimate child'' | ||
| Living<br>age {{age|1988|7|16}} | | Living<br>age {{age|1988|7|16}} | ||
| Son of [[Cyril I of Aretias|Cyril I]] | |||
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Revision as of 00:10, 18 August 2021
| King of Vardana | |
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| Incumbent | |
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| Basil I since 20 September 2016 | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Apostolic Majesty |
| Heir presumptive | Zenobia, Despoina of Aretias |
| First monarch | David I |
| Formation | 2 September 1830 |
| Residence | Antelias Palace |
The Monarch of Aretias, officially the King of Vardana (Vardanan: Թագաւորի Վարդենիս), is the head of state and head of government of Aretias. It is composed of the maternal descendants of Stepan IV of Vardana by way of his daughter Kinar of Vardana and her husband Tigran Byzennos. The King is the head of the House of Byzennos and the royal family. Since its establishment, the King of Aretias has claimed the regal titles of the defunct throne of Vardana.
History
The monarchy of Aretias traces descent from the Monarchy of Vardana, of which it claims its substantive titles. The monarchy in Aretias was first established on 12 January 1924, claiming direct succession from King Stepan IV of Vardana. As revolution and civil war erupted on the mainland, royal governor Prince Tigran Byzennos maintained control of the island for the royalists and attempted an invasion of Bayazet prior to the arrest of King Stepan. On 9 December 1923, Stepan IV was arrested, and later executed by revolutionaries on 11 January 1924. As Stepan's son-in-law, Tigran claimed kingship by right of his wife Kinar of Vardana – Stepan's oldest daughter.
At Tigran's proclamation, he claimed a direct link to the Vardanan throne and began planning for an expedition to retake the mainland. In its early days, Aretias replied upon foreign support to prevent invasion – seeking support from nearby Chasania, Fahran, and Latium.
Role
The monarch is the absolute head of state of Aretias. As head of state, he is the chief executive and chief representative of Aretias internationally. All legislative, executive, and judicial power rests in the hands of the king. The judiciary is subordinate to the king, as is the consultative assembly.
The monarch wields much power through the Royal Council and his councilors, which include government ministers. The monarch is empowered to appoint or remove councilors, of which the monarch presides. Despite the monarch's key role in this system, the #List of current ministers|Secretary of State has become the most influential member of the council outside of members of the royal family. This system results in royal decrees forming the basis of the country's legislation – this is often done in concert and through the Royal Council.
Titles, styles and honors
Aretian royal titles are nearly identical to those of the Hazaraspid Kings of Vardana, from whom the House of Byzennos claims royal descent. The monarch's current title and style is:
- King of Greater Vardana, of Aparan, of Mysia, of Bayazet, of Armavir, and of Ayrum, King of Tayk, Shahanshah of the West, Grand Prince of the East, First Venerable One, Bridger of Seas, Master of the Periclean and the Ozeros Seas, Sovereign Ruler and Lord of the Scipian Provinces and the lands in between, Protector and Defender of the Apostolic Faith.
Title of the heir apparent
In line with Hazaraspid traditions, the heir apparent to Aretias is granted the title of Despot of Bayazet. As such this title remains contested with the heir to the House of Hazarasp. Currently, the position of heir presumptive is occupied by Zenobia, Desponia of Bayazet. She is the first female to hold the position of heir and is afforded the style of Royal Highness ("HRH"). She is likely to be displaced by the birth of a younger, legitimate brother.
Succession
List
| Name | Portrait | Arms | Birth | Consorts | Death | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigran I (Տիգրան Ա) 12 January 1924 – 27 February 1959 |
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1 May 1885 Colchis Son of Konstantinos Byzennos and Selene Malenia |
Kinar of Vardana St. Tiridates Cathedral 17 September 1906 4 children |
27 February 1950 Karchavan aged 73 |
Former royal governor Claimant to the Vardanan throne by right of his wife |
| Basil I (Բասիլեիոս Ա) 27 February 1959 – 11 April 1978 |
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18 April 1908 Tigranaberd Palace Son of Tigran I and Kinar of Vardana |
TBD St. Gregory Chapel 22 March 1931 3 children |
11 April 1966 Antelias Palace aged 70 |
Son of Basil I |
| Sempad I (Սմբատ Ա) 11 April 1978 – 30 March 1980 (overthrown) |
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12 February 1932 Antelias Palace Son of Basil I and TBD |
TBD St. Gregory Chapel 3 June 1965 1 child |
9 September 2001 Tigranocerta aged 68 |
Son of Basil I |
| Tigran II (Տիգրան Բ) 30 March 1980 – 22 August 2000 |
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8 June 1934 Antelias Palace Son of Basil I and TBD |
TBD Antelias Palace 30 March 1956 # children |
22 August 2000 Antelias Palace aged 67 |
Brother of Sempad I |
| Cyril I (Կյրիակոս Ա) 22 August 2000 – 2 June 2016 |
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8 March 1959 St. Isaac Hospital Son of Tigran II and TBD |
Irene of Mysia & Nyrundy St. Gregory Chapel 8 January 1986 5 children |
2 June 2016 Tigran II National Royal Hospital aged 55 |
Son of Tigran II |
| Basil II (Բասիլեիոս Բ) 2 June 2016 – present |
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16 July 1988 Antelias Palace Son of Cyril I and Irene of Mysia & Nyrundy |
Margarita Pinaria Hagia Anthemia 25 July 2013 4 children 1 illegitimate child |
Living age 36 |
Son of Cyril I |