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{{Short description|Defunct micronation}}
{{Distinguish|Freedonia}}
{{Distinguish|Freedonia|Republic of Fredonia}}
{{Infobox country
{{Infobox
| micronation = yes
| conventional_long_name = Principality of Freedonia
| above = Principality of Freedonia
| subheader = Unrecognized [[micronation]]
| common_name = Freedonia
| label1 = Claimed by
| image_flag = Flag of Freedonia.svg
| data1 = John Kyle
| image_coat = Coat of arms of Freedonia.svg
| label2 = Date established
| symbol_type = National arms
| data2 = 1997
| national_motto = Superibimus!
| label3 = Area claimed
| general =
| capital =
| data3 = None
| national_anthem =
| image_map =
| loctext = None
| area_km2 =
| ethnic_groups =
| government_type = [[Constitutional monarchy]]
| leader_title1 = Prince
| leader_name1 = John I (1997-2004)
| established_event1 = Declared
| established_date1 = 1997
| nummembers = < 300 (1997-2004)
| official_languages = [[English language|English]]
| currency = Freedonian Dollar (based on precious metals)
| footnotes =
| demonym = Freedonian
| GDP_nominal =
| time_zone =
}}
}}
[[File:Flag of Freedonia.svg|thumb|Flag of Principality of Freedonia]]

The '''Principality of Freedonia''' was a [[micronation]] based on [[Libertarianism|libertarian]] principles. It was created as a "hypothetical project" by a group of teenagers in the United States in 1992. The project was formalized as a new country project in 1997, which included attempts in 2001 to lease territory in [[Somaliland]]. The attempt to lease land was rejected.
The '''Principality of Freedonia''' was a [[micronation]] based on [[Libertarianism|libertarian]] principles. It was created as a "hypothetical project" by a group of teenagers in the United States in 1992. The project was formalized as a new country project in 1997, which included attempts in 2001 to lease territory in [[Somaliland]]. The attempt to lease land was rejected.


It was headed by a [[Texas]] university student named John Kyle, who used the title Prince John.<ref>''Lonely Planet Micronations'', John Ryan, George Dunford, and Simon Sellars, Lonely Planet Publications, {{ISBN|1741047307}} (paperback)</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metroactive.com/papers/cruz/11.22.00/netnations-0047.html|title=Wanted: Homeland for 300 Webheads|website=Metroactive|date=22 November 2000|access-date=2 January 2006}}</ref> The Principality of Freedonia itself was based in [[Boston]], Massachusetts.<ref name="Blumberg"/>
It was headed by a [[Texas]] university student named John Kyle, who used the title Prince John.<ref>''[[Micronations: The Lonely Planet Guide to Home-Made Nations]]'', John Ryan, George Dunford, and Simon Sellars, Lonely Planet Publications, 2006 {{ISBN|1741047307}} (paperback)</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metroactive.com/papers/cruz/11.22.00/netnations-0047.html|title=Wanted: Homeland for 300 Webheads|website=Metroactive|date=22 November 2000|access-date=2 January 2006}}</ref> The Principality of Freedonia itself was based in [[Boston]], Massachusetts.<ref name="Blumberg"/>


==Coinage==
==Coinage==
While the Freedonia project was active, it minted its own currency.<ref name="Blumberg"/> It had a number of 50&nbsp;[[Freedonian dollar]] 1&nbsp;oz silver coins minted.<ref name="coinlinks">{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.com/erik_mccrea/linksF.html |title=Links To Micro-National and Fantasy Coins: Listings F|accessdate=2 January 2006|website=Yahoo! Geocities}}{{dead link|fix-attempted=yes|date=October 2010|bot=AnomieBOT}}</ref> It offered these coins for sale on the organization's website.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.freedonia.org/bof.html |title=Bank of Freedonia |website=The Principality of Freedonia |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120820010915/http://www.freedonia.org/bof.html |archivedate=20 August 2012 |access-date=2 January 2006}}</ref>
While the Freedonia project was active, it minted its own currency.<ref name="Blumberg"/> It had a number of 50&nbsp;[[Freedonian dollar]] 1&nbsp;oz silver coins minted.<ref name="coinlinks">{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.com/erik_mccrea/linksF.html |title=Links To Micro-National and Fantasy Coins: Listings F|access-date=2 January 2006|website=Yahoo! Geocities}}{{dead link|fix-attempted=yes|date=October 2010|bot=AnomieBOT}}</ref> It offered these coins for sale on the organization's website.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.freedonia.org/bof.html |title=Bank of Freedonia |website=The Principality of Freedonia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120820010915/http://www.freedonia.org/bof.html |archive-date=20 August 2012 |access-date=2 January 2006}}</ref>


==Current status==
==Current status==
The Freedonia project's website has not been updated for a number of years and its discussion forum no longer functions, email communication with the self-styled Prince does not work, and the entire project appears to be defunct. E-mail statements from the founder indicate that the project is not being actively pursued as of 2004.<ref name="coinlinks" />
The Freedonia project's website has not been updated for a number of years and its discussion forum no longer functions, e-mail communication with the self-styled Prince does not work, and the entire project appears to be defunct. E-mail statements from the founder indicate the project is not being actively pursued as of 2004.<ref name="coinlinks"/>


As of 2013, the Freedonia Web site is no longer available.
As of 2013, the Freedonia website is no longer available.

== See also ==
* [[List of micronations]]
* {{section link |Freedonia |Use in general English}}


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist|refs=
{{reflist|25em|refs=

<ref name="Blumberg">{{cite magazine | url=http://archive.wired.com/wired/archive/8.03/kingdoms_pr.html | title=It's Good to Be King | magazine=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] | access-date=19 October 2014 | author=Blumberg, Alex}}</ref>
<ref name="Blumberg">{{cite magazine |url=http://archive.wired.com/wired/archive/8.03/kingdoms_pr.html |title=It's good to be king |magazine=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] |access-date=19 October 2014 |last=Blumberg |first=Alex}}</ref>

}}
}}


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* [https://books.google.com/books?id=5ZRrwrlIPSYC&pg=PT32&lpg=PT32 ''Micronations'']. pp. 56-59.
* [https://books.google.com/books?id=5ZRrwrlIPSYC&pg=PT32&lpg=PT32 ''Micronations'']. pp. 56-59.
* [http://www.thesundayleader.lk/archive/20020825/review.htm "The invisible empires"]. ''[[The Sunday Leader]]''. (scroll down on page)
* [http://www.thesundayleader.lk/archive/20020825/review.htm "The invisible empires"]. ''[[The Sunday Leader]]''. (scroll down on page)
* [http://blogs.houstonpress.com/news/2009/07/libertarian_micronation_freedo.php "Houston 101: Hail, Freedonia (Except For The Part About The Killings)"]. ''[[Houston Press]].
* [http://blogs.houstonpress.com/news/2009/07/libertarian_micronation_freedo.php "Houston 101: Hail, Freedonia (Except For The Part About The Killings)"]. ''[[Houston Press]]''.


== External links ==
== External links ==
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Not to be confused with Freedonia or Republic of Fredonia.
Principality of Freedonia
Unrecognized micronation
Claimed byJohn Kyle
Date established1997
Area claimedNone
Flag of Principality of Freedonia

The Principality of Freedonia was a micronation based on libertarian principles. It was created as a "hypothetical project" by a group of teenagers in the United States in 1992. The project was formalized as a new country project in 1997, which included attempts in 2001 to lease territory in Somaliland. The attempt to lease land was rejected.

It was headed by a Texas university student named John Kyle, who used the title Prince John.[1][2] The Principality of Freedonia itself was based in Boston, Massachusetts.[3]

Coinage

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While the Freedonia project was active, it minted its own currency.[3] It had a number of 50 Freedonian dollar 1 oz silver coins minted.[4] It offered these coins for sale on the organization's website.[5]

Current status

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The Freedonia project's website has not been updated for a number of years and its discussion forum no longer functions, e-mail communication with the self-styled Prince does not work, and the entire project appears to be defunct. E-mail statements from the founder indicate the project is not being actively pursued as of 2004.[4]

As of 2013, the Freedonia website is no longer available.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Micronations: The Lonely Planet Guide to Home-Made Nations, John Ryan, George Dunford, and Simon Sellars, Lonely Planet Publications, 2006 ISBN 1741047307 (paperback)
  2. ^ "Wanted: Homeland for 300 Webheads". Metroactive. 22 November 2000. Retrieved 2 January 2006.
  3. ^ a b Blumberg, Alex. "It's good to be king". Wired. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  4. ^ "Bank of Freedonia". The Principality of Freedonia. Archived from the original on 20 August 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2006.

Further reading

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