Sebastian I, Duke of Toron

Sebastian I
Duke of Toron (more...)
Reign	3 March 2011 – present
Predecessor	Desiderius I
Heir apparent	Erwan, Hereditary Duke
Born	(1991-11-04) 4 November 1991 Castra Rubea, Sydalon, Sydalon
Spouse	Jocelyn of Gaemar (m. 2016)
Issue	Erwan, Hereditary Duke of Toron Princess Alice
Full name Sebastian Jamie Tancred Charles
House	Toron
Father	Desiderius I of Sydalon
Mother	Princess Christina of Latium
Religion	Fabrian Catholicism

Sebastian I, Duke of Toron ChSL ChCE ChB (Sebastian Jamie Tancred Charles; born 4 November 1991) is a member of the Sydalene royal family. He has reigned as Duke of Toron and executive of the domain since 2011. He is the second child of Desiderius I of Sydalon and Princess Christina of Latium. He is ninth in line to the Sydalene throne.

Early life and education

Sebastian was born on 4 November 1991 at Castra Rubea, Sydalon. He is the second child and eldest son of Desiderius, Prince of Petra and Princess Christina of Latium. Sebastian was christened on 19 December 1994 at the Cathedral of the Holy Sepulchre, by the Pope. His godparents are Jacobus, Prince of Youth (his mother's brother), and Sibylla of Sydalon (his father's sister). He was named Sebastian after Sebastian III, Count of Ordaz, his great-great grandfather; Jamie after his uncle, then Jacobus, 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 All Saints' College, earning a degree in history. In 2014, he took classes at {university}, in Garima, 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 2013 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 2013 he began courting Princess Roseline of Caillot. It was his first public courtship, though ended abruptly a few months later.

In 2016, Sebastian married Jocelyn of Gaemar.

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 Gariman.

Titles, styles, arms and honors

Styles

• 22 October 1995 – 3 March 2011: His Royal Highness Prince Sebastian of Petra
  • in Toron 22 October 1995 – 3 March 2011: His Serene Highness The Hereditary Duke of Toron
• 3 March 2011 – present: His Ducal Serene Highness The Duke of Toron
  • in Petra 17 June 2015: His Serene Highness The Count of Asota

As the son of a King of Sydalon, Sebastian was afforded the rank of Prince with the territorial designation of his father "of Sydalon". 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 only utilized the traditional style of the Toron heir apparent, "Hereditary Duke of Toron", while in 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
• Toron: Grand Master of the Ancient Order of Amal

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. Andrea of Iudila 4. Jordan IX of Sydalon 18. Sebastian IV, Duke of Ordaz 9. Elissa IV of Sydalon 19. Emmanuelle I of Garza & Sydalon 2. Desiderius I of Sydalon 20. Aubin III, Duke of Philippopolis 10. Robert VI, Duke of Philippopolis 21. Emma of Melfi 5. Melisende of Philippopolis 22. John V, Count of Canosa 11. Olympias of Canosa 23. Princess Maria of Adelon 1. Sebastian I, Duke of Toron 24. Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 12. Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 25. Princess Isobel of Gaemar 6. Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 26. Duke Constantine Martius 13. Isabella Martia 27. Eusebia Rasinia 3. Princess Christina of Latium 28. John X Anicius 14. Constantine XIX Anicius 29. Joanna I Anicia 7. Diana I Anicia 30. William II, Elector of Rahdenburg 15. Christine of Rahdenburg 31. Adalinda of Nyrundy

See also

• Nobility of Sydalon

Sebastian I, Duke of Toron House of Toron Cadet branch of the House of Amaling Born: 4 November 1991
Lines of succession
Preceded by The Prince Jordan	Succession to the Sydalene throne 9th in line	Followed by The Hereditary Duke of Toron
Preceded by The Queen of Dakmoor	Succession to the Latin throne 29th in line
Sydalene nobility
Preceded by Desiderius I	Duke of Toron 2011–present	Incumbent Heir apparent: The Hereditary Duke of Toron