King Eric of Gifftan
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| King Eric Meirion | |
|---|---|
| King of Gifftan | |
King Eric in 2012 | |
| Reign | 8th of February,2007 - Present |
| Coronation | 13th of May, 2007 |
| Predecessor | Llywelyn VIII |
| Born | Eric Pennant Meirion 13 October 1979 Caerwydn, Gifftan |
| Ilsa Meirion (M. 2003) | |
| House | Meirion |
| Father | Llywelyn VIII |
| Mother | Jane Meirion |
| Religion | Beoin |
King Eric Meirion is the __st king of the Gifftan, he was coronated on the 13th of May, 2007 after his father passed away in February of the same year.
He was born on the 13th of October, 1979 and is the eldest of three children. He has one brother, Robert, and one sister, Gwen. The three did not recieve much protection or supervision as children and were largely left to their own devices. Eric attended a local secondary school and excelled in science and languages. He studied Gifftanian-language at the university of Caerwydn and was part of the university's boxing team. It was at university he met his wife, Ilsa, whom he married in 1983.
After Llywelyn VIII's death in February of 2007, King Eric was coronated at Caerwydn Castle on the 13th of May, that same year. following a long campaign by the Traditionalist Party. A repeal of these laws was attempted in 2020 but ultimately failed. King Eric is a noted enviromentalist, and conserver of historic architecture. He has endorsed many projects that promote the conservation of natural beauty, and clean energy sources--such as the Pwllrhos Dam. He has also backed many projects to save historically-significant buildings from ruin or demolition.