Desiderius I of Sydalon

Desiderius I
Desiderius in 2011
King of Sydalon (more...)
Reign	3 March 2011 – 22 May 2013
Predecessor	Jordan IX
Successor	Melisende III
Co-Prince of Ascalzar
Reign	3 March 2011 – 22 May 2013
Predecessor	Jordan IX
Successor	Melisende III
Duke of Toron
Reign	12 November 1975 – 3 March 2011
Predecessor	Jordan I
Successor	Sebastian I
Born	(1962-06-22)22 June 1962 Castra Rubea, Sydalon, Royal Domain, Sydalon
Died	22 May 2013(2013-05-22) (aged 51) St Philip Hospital, Ostracine, Sydalon
Burial	2 June 2013 Cathedral of the Holy Sepulchre, Sydalon
Spouse	Princess Christina of Latium (m. 1989)
Issue	Melisende III of Sydalon Sebastian I, Duke of Toron Prince William of Sydalon Princess Desideria of Sydalon Prince Roletus of Sydalon Prince Bohemond of Sydalon
Full name Desiderius Charles Bohemond Henri
House	Aultavilla (official) Toron (agnatic)
Father	Jordan IX of Sydalon
Mother	Melisende of Philippopolis
Religion	Fabrian Catholic

Desiderius I (Desiderius Charles Bohemond Henri; 22 February 1962 – 22 May 2013) was King of Sydalon from 2011 until his death in 2013. He was the eldest child of King Jordan IX of Sydalon and Melisende of Philippopolis. He was Duke of Toron and executive of the domain from 1975 until he became King in 2011.

Desiderius was born at Castra Rubea as the first grandchild of Queen Elissa IV and Tancred II, Duke of Toron. He was educated within the royal household by private tutors despite his father's desire to see Desiderius attend formal schooling. He entered the Sydalene Defense Forces in 1980, and served in both the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy until 1991. In 1992, he married Princess Christina of Latium and they had five children: Melisende, Sebastian, William, Roletus, Desideria, and Bohemond.

Desiderius was known for his charity, and progressive beliefs at royal court. He became King in 2011 following his father's death after a severe stroke. Desiderius was diagnosed with late stage pancreatic cancer in late 2012; he died months later on 22 May 2013.

Early life

Desiderius was born at Castra Rubea, in Sydalon, the first child of Jordan, Prince of Petra and Melisende of Philippopolis. He was baptized on 1 July 1962 at Church of the Nativity, in Sarepta, with waters from the Yarden River, by Pope Gabriel III. His godparents were Cepheus Katsaros (his grandmother's husband) and Olympe of Canosa (his maternal grandmother).

After his birth, Desiderius was styled His Royal Highness Prince Desiderius of Petra. He was made an honorary officer at the age of 8, in the 1st Queen's Infantry Regiment. Desiderius was educated by private tutors for his entire education, with courtiers often reporting that this was in-spite of his parent's desires that he attend formal schooling. During the final Fourth West Scipian War, he, his parents and siblings were evacuated to Latium, where he remained until negotiations on what became the Yarden Accords began. While in Latium, Desiderius primarily resided in Oea, at Villa d'Iuliabona. During a 2011 interview, he attributed Pankratios Anemas, who educated him while in Latium, for his more progressive beliefs.

At his 18th birthday, Desiderius joined the Royal Navy; however, after six months he joined the Royal Air Force with the hopes of becoming a pilot. Eventually, he qualified to fly helicopters, and returned to the Navy, where he served aboard the MR Ostracine and served as a rescue helicopter pilot. By 1986, Desiderius took command of the MR Saint-Philippe; left active service in 1991.

Reign

After King Jordan IX appointed Adro III, Lord of Caeseti as Chancellor in 2009, Desiderius was among the first to publicly announce his disappointment that a Nationalist was serving as head of the chancery. Court insiders reported that Caeseti's appointment caused a rift between Desiderius and his father, who some believed was suffering from rapidly declining health. By late 2010, the Royal Family announced that King Jordan IX's health was failing and no longer capable of fulfilling his constitutional duties. Desiderius was in line to be appointed regent before his father's eventual death in March 2011. He removed Caeseti from office in his first act as King.

Titles, styles, and honors

• 22 February 1962 – 12 November 1975: His Royal Highness Prince Desiderius of Petra
• 12 November 1975 – 3 March 2011: His Royal Highness The Prince of Petra
  • 12 November 1975 – 3 March 2011: His Royal Highness The Duke of Toron
• 3 March 2011 – 22 May 2013: His Majesty The King

Ancestry

Ancestors of Desiderius I of Sydalon

16. Amalric V, Duke of Toron 8. Theodore IV, Duke of Toron 17. Edwina of Ilium 4. Tancred of Toron 18. Victoriano Matamoros Gallagán, Count of Gallagán 9. Emilia Matamoros Gallagán 19. PLACEHOLDER 2. Jordan IX of Sydalon 20. Eleutério Ordaz y Mejía 10. Sebastián Ordaz y Mendoza de Lorás 21. Rosalinda Mendoza de Lorás y Gallegos 5. Elissa IV of Sydalon 22. Hugh III of Sydalon 11. Emmanuelle I of Sydalon 23. Maria III of Garza 1. Desiderius, Prince of Petra 24. William V, Prince of Adelon 12. Prince Henry of Adelon 25. Valentina of Philippopolis 6. Rainier V, Prince of Adelon 26. Gervas XX, Count of Larache 13. Leonore of Larache 27. Alexandra of Rouad 3. Melisende of Philippopolis 28. Albert II, Lord of Ibelin 14. Leander II, Lord of Ibelin 29. Charlotte de Shuf 7. Theodora of Ibelin 30. Theodoric V, Marquis of Vada 15. Gisila of Vada 31. Belandra of Pelerin

See also

• Prince of Petra

Desiderius I of Sydalon House of Aultavilla Cadet branch of the House of Hauteville Born: 22 February 1962 Died: 22 May 2013
Regnal titles
Preceded by Jordan XI	King of Sydalon 2011–2013	Succeeded by Melisende III
Sydalene royalty
Preceded by The Prince Jordan later became King Jordan IX	Prince of Petra 1975–2013	Succeeded by The Princess Melisende later became Queen Melisende III
Sydalene nobility
Preceded by Jordan I	Duke of Toron 1975–2013	Succeeded by Sebastian I, Duke of Toron