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Micronations such as Sealand are small, self-proclaimed entities that claim to be independent sovereign states but which are not acknowledged by any recognized sovereign state. [1] A self-proclaimed monarch such as Jean-Bédel Bokassa. Self-styled order, a chivalric order with unrecognised claim of historical legacy.
Kondraty Selivanov proclaimed himself both as the late Peter III of Russia and Christ himself, and started the Skoptsy. [67] Hong Xiuquan: 19th century Chinese man who claimed he was the younger brother of Jesus, and thus a son of God. Led the Taiping Rebellion, conquering a large part of China before defeat and suicide. [citation needed] Dios ...
Self-proclaimed monarchy: A form of government where the monarch claims a monarch title without a nexus to the previous monarch dynasty. Modern self-proclaimed monarchies include the micronation Principality of Seborga claiming 14 square kilometres (5.4 sq mi) of Italy.
Vodca ("Leader") monsignor Jozef Tiso, from 1942 self-styled, in Slovakia, President 1939–1945 (acting to 26 October 1939). Conducător ("leader"), a title used by Ion Antonescu and Nicolae Ceaușescu in Romania.
A self-proclaimed scammer has apparently admitted to a scheme involving Elvis' Graceland estate. Presley's granddaughter was in a court battle to fight an attempt to auction the property.
Micronations, sometimes also referred to as model countries and new country projects, are small, self-proclaimed entities that assert their sovereignty as independent states but which are not acknowledged as such by any of the recognised sovereign states, or by any supranational organization.
Although self-proclaimed “Dull Clubs” embracing the mundane and ordinary have been around for decades, there’s been a recent surge in media coverage and social chatter surrounding them. But ...
Opinion - Trump, the self-proclaimed peacemaker, should channel and exceed his inner Reagan. Ivana Nikolić Hughes and Peter Kuznick, opinion contributors. November 18, 2024 at 11:30 AM.