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{{Infobox royalty
| name                = Princess Alexandra
| name                = Prince John
| title                = Duchess of Florentia
| title                = Duke of Aurunca
| image                = GwynethPaltrowByAndreaRaffin2011.jpg
| image                = Sam Worthington 2013.jpg
| image_size = 220px
| image_size           = 220px
| caption              =
| caption              =
| spouse              = {{marriage|[[Theophilius Pollius, Duke of Florentia]]|22 July 1989}}
| spouse              = {{marriage|[[Gabrielle of Vannois]]|22 January 1991}}
| spouse-type =Spouse
| spouse-type         = Spouse
| issue       = {{ubl
| issue               = {{ubl
| [[Agnes Pollia]]
| [[Princess Agnes of Aurunca]]
| [[Ignatius Pollius|Ignatius Pollius, Marchis of Antemnae]]
| [[Princess Carolina of Aurunca]]
| Leontius Pollius
| [[Prince Ludovicus of Aurunca]]
| [[Princess Anna of Aurunca]]
| [[Prince Aurian of Aurunca]]
}}
}}
| full name            = Alexandra Claudia Anicia Maria Agnes Leontia
| full name            = Vopiscus Claudius Anicius Iohannes Leo Andreas Sergius
| house                = [[House of Claudius|Claudia]]
| house                = [[House of Claudius|Claudia]]
| father         = [[Leo, Prince Consort|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
| father               = [[Leo, Prince Consort|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
| mother         = [[Diana Augusta|Diana Augusta of Latium]]
| mother               = [[Diana Augusta|Diana Augusta of Latium]]
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|1970|6|2|df=y}}
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|1970|6|2|df=y}}
| birth_place          =[[Palatium Supranio]], [[Adrianople]], [[Latium]]
| birth_place          =[[Palatium Supranio]], [[Adrianople]], [[Latium]]
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{{Latin Imperial Family}}
{{Latin Imperial Family}}
'''Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Florentia''' (''Alexandra Claudia Anicia Maria Agnes Leontia''; b. 2 June 1970) is a [[Latin Imperial Family|Latin princess]]. She is the daughter of [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] and [[Leo, Prince Consort]]. She is Duchess of Florentia by virtue of her marriage to [[Theophilius Pollius, Duke of Florentia]]. Alexandra is 22nd in the line of succession to the [[Succession to the Latin throne|Latin throne]], at the time of her birth she was fifth.  
'''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 1991. 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.  
==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Alexandra was born at [[Palatium Supranio]], on 2 June 1970, as the fifth child of [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] and [[Leo, Prince Consort]]. She was baptized at [[Sancta Sapientia]] on 13 September 1970, by Archbishop of Castellum Thomas Appuleius. Her godparents are [[Constantine Tarepius, 2nd Duke of Haenna]] (her mother's brother-in-law); Agnes Selicia (her father's mother). Born during her mother's reign, Alexandra was afforded the the honor of ''Porphyrogenita'' <nowiki>("Born in the Purple")</nowiki>. She was named Alexandra for her great-great grandmother [[Alexandra of Ghant]].
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]].
===Education===
===Education===
Alexandra's education was handled by a governess between the ages of five and eight. She was educated by private tutors until the age of 17, and unlike her older siblings did not attend school. Alexandra 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> Alexandra 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, Alexandra played violin in the Castellum Youth Symphony, where she continued to play until age 17. Along with other members of her family, Alexandra often visited the Imperial stables as a child for horseback riding.
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.
==Marriage==
==Marriage==
Alexandra  first met her future husband, [[Theophilius Pollius, Duke of Florentia]], at a ball to celebrate her sister [[Princess Isadora, Duchess of Courçon|Princess Isadora's]] 15th birthday, in 1983. Alexandra and Florentia were rumored to begin courting soon after, and regularly exchanged letters. The courtship was later confirmed by Imperial Offices in 1987, shortly before Alexandra's 17th birthday. Alexandra became engaged soon after on 20 August 1987.
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.


On 22 July 1989, Alexandra married [[Theophilius Pollius, Duke of Florentia]] at [[Adrianople|Basilica of the Blessed Virgin]], in [[Adrianople]]. After a brief honeymoon, Alexandra and Florentia travelled to [[Belfras]] to represent [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] for an imperial tour. She and Florentia have three children: Agnes Pollia, (b. 9 February 1991); Ignatius Pollius, Count of Antemnae (b. 29 March 1997); Leontius Pollius (b. 12 September 2008). She has two grandchild.
On 22 January 1991, John married [[Gabrielle of Vannois]] at [[Adrianople|Basilica of the Blessed Virgin]], in [[Adrianople]]. He and Gabrielle have give children: Agnes, Carolina, Ludovicus, Anna, and Aurian. He has two grandchild.
==Imperial Role==
==Imperial Role==
==Titles, styles and honors==
==Titles, styles and honors==
===Styles===
===Styles===
* '''2 June 1970 – 22 July 1989''': ''Her Imperial Highness'' The Princess Alexandra
* '''2 June 1970 – 22 July 1989''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Prince John
* '''22 July 1989 – present''': ''Her Imperial Highness'' The Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Florentia
* '''22 July 1989 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Aurunca
Alexandra is the daughter of a [[Monarchy of Latium|Sovereign]], and a Latin princess by birth. As such, she does not utilize a surname. If Alexandra 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 <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> As such, Alexandra was styled as <nowiki>"Princess Alexandra of Latium" until her marriage</nowiki> After her marriage, Alexandra discarded her territorial designations and assumed the title of her husband, a [[Peerages in the Latin Empire|Latin peer]].
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
===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]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame of the Ancient Equestrian Order [[File:St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg|50px]]  
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knigh of the Ancient Equestrian Order [[File:St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg|50px]]  
*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the Crown [[file:Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the Crown [[file:Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flagicon|Iotopha|shah}} [[House of Hazaraspid]]: Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of Hazaraspid [[file:Order of Pahlavi (Iran).gif|50px]]  
*{{flagicon|Iotopha|shah}} [[House of Hazaraspid]]: Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Hazaraspid [[file:Order of Pahlavi (Iran).gif|50px]]  
*[[File:Flag of the German Empire.svg|25px]] [[House of Hechenreyt]]: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of [Name] [[file:Order of the Black Eagle - Ribbon bar.svg|50px]]
*[[File:Flag of the German Empire.svg|25px]] [[House of Hechenreyt]]: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of [Name] [[file:Order of the Black Eagle - Ribbon bar.svg|50px]]
==Issue==
==Issue==
==Issue==
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|colspan=4|'''''By [[Theophilius Pollius, Duke of Florentia]]'''''
|colspan=4|'''''By [[Gabrielle of Vannois]]'''''
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| [[Agnes Pollia]]
| [[Princess Agnes of Aurunca]]
| {{birth date and age|1991|2|9|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1992|2|9|df=y}}
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| Married [[Alaric Dain]]; had issue.  
| Married [[Alaric Dain]]; had issue.  
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| [[Ignatius Pollius|Jason Ignatius, Marchis of Antemnae]]
| [[Princess Carolina of Aurunca]]
| {{birth date and age|1997|3|29|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1992|12|30|df=y}}
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| [[Prince Ludovicus of Aurunca]]
| {{birth date and age|1995|8|9|df=y}}
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| Leontius Pollius
| [[Princess Anna of Aurunca]]
| {{birth date and age|2008|9|12|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1998|3|19|df=y}}
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| [[Prince Aurian of Aurunca]]
| {{birth date and age|2001|6|3|df=y}}
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|1= 1. '''Princess Alexandra, Duchess of Florentia'''
|1= 1. '''Prince John, Duke of Aurunca'''
|2= 2. [[Leo, Prince Consort|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|2= 2. [[Leo, Prince Consort|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
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|3= 3. [[Diana Augusta|Diana Augusta of Latium]]

Revision as of 02:15, 14 July 2019

Prince John
Duke of Aurunca
Sam Worthington 2013.jpg
Born (1970-06-02) 2 June 1970 (age 54)
Palatium Supranio, Adrianople, Latium
Spouse
Issue
Full name
Vopiscus Claudius Anicius Iohannes Leo Andreas Sergius
HouseClaudia
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 Sergius; 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 Gabrielle of Vannois in 1991. John is 16th 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. 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 ("Born in the Purple"). He was named John for her 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 her as a "calm, proper, and even keeled child...who enjoyed a good book more than anything else." John and his younger sister, 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.

Marriage

John first met his future wife, Gabrielle of Vannois, at a ball to celebrate her 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.

On 22 January 1991, John married Gabrielle of Vannois at Basilica of the Blessed Virgin, in Adrianople. He and Gabrielle have give children: Agnes, Carolina, Ludovicus, Anna, and Aurian. He has two grandchild.

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 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." John was created Duke of Aurunca prior to his marriage of Gabrielle of Vannois

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 Gabrielle of Vannois
Princess Agnes of Aurunca (1992-02-09) 9 February 1992 (age 32) Married Alaric Dain; had issue.
Princess Carolina of Aurunca (1992-12-30) 30 December 1992 (age 31)
Prince Ludovicus of Aurunca (1995-08-09) 9 August 1995 (age 29)
Princess Anna of Aurunca (1998-03-19) 19 March 1998 (age 26)
Prince Aurian of Aurunca (2001-06-03) 3 June 2001 (age 23)

Ancestry

See also

Prince John, Duke of Aurunca
Born: 2 June 1970
Lines of succession
Preceded by
Princess Dominique of Courçon 		Succession to the Latin throne
21st in line 		Followed by
Ignatius Pollius, Count of Antemnae
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