Kingdom of Elleore
Kingdom of Elleore Micronation | |
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Motto: Let us help one another | |
Anthem: Ave nostre patria | |
Location | Roskilde Fjord, Denmark 55°41′10″N 12°03′40″E / 55.6860°N 12.0610°E |
Official languages | Danish and Interlingua |
Organizational structure | Constitutional monarchy |
• King | Finn I (2022 - present) |
Establishment | |
• Declared | August 27, 1944 |
Area claimed | |
• Total | 0.015 km2 (0.0058 sq mi) |
Membership | 263 (2006) |
Purported currency | Leo D'or |
The Kingdom of Elleore is a
History
During the
Prior to 1944, the island was known mainly as the location at which the controversial film Løvejagten was shot in 1907.
Numerous traditions peculiar to the kingdom have evolved over the subsequent decades, including a ban on the novel
The kingdom has issued several stamps and coins.[2]
Geography and demographics
The island has been estimated to be approximately 15,000 square metres (3.7 acres) in size.[2] Elleore is unoccupied save for a week-long annual gathering attended by dozens of its "citizens" and known as the "Elleuge" (meaning "Elle week").[3] The ceremonial enthronement of the reigning monarch takes place at this time. The purported capital is the tented town of Maglelille, erected only during the week of habitation.
Kings and queens of Elleore
King of Elleore | |
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Incumbent Finn I since 2022 | |
Inaugural holder | Erik I |
Formation | 1945 |
Elleore has had seven monarchs since its inception.[2]
- Erik I (1945–1949)
- Leo I den Lille (1949–1960)
- Erik II den Storartede (1961–1972)
- Leo II den Folkekære (1972–1983)
- Leodora den Dydige (1983–2003)
- Leo III (2003–2022)[2]
- Finn I (2022–present)
See also
References
- ^ a b Vaccari, Andres (September 23, 2006). "Micronations (Book review)". The Australian. Retrieved January 5, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f Jardine Nick (December 26, 2011). "Check Out 10 Of Europe's Oddest Micronations". Business Insider. Retrieved January 1, 2012.
- ^ ISBN 1-74104-730-7
- ^ Sellars, Simon "Kingdom of Elleore" Simonsellars.com. Accessed January 2012.
- ^ "Den Elliske Historie". www.elleore.dk. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
External links
- Official website
- Catalogue of coins minted by the Kingdom of Elleore
- www.elleore.de