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The Principality of Wy is a genuine micronation, as recognised on the official website of the Mosman City Council (http://www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/mosman/history/from-1788/ the succession of Wy is mentioned close to the bottom of the page). |
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[[File:Serene_family_framed.jpg|thumb|200px|left|''Prince Paul and the Serene Family in the Forest of Wy'' - a 2005 painting by Samuel Wade. Used with permission from Paul Delprat]] |
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Revision as of 08:03, 22 May 2011
Principality of Wy | |
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| Motto: Ex Municipalis Vincit | |
| Status | Current |
| Membership | <50 |
The Principality of Wy is an Australian micronation based in the Sydney suburb of Mosman.
Initially established in 2004[1] in response to a lengthy dispute with the local council, 'Prince Paul' Delprat also describes it as 'the Artists' Principality'[2], and the website incorporates artwork by himself and the members of his 'Royal Family.'
History
In 1993 Paul Delprat applied to build a driveway over his frontage, an unbuilt road near Wyargine Reserve. Eleven years later the situation had not been resolved[3], and a ceremony was held at Mosman Town Hall on November 13th, 2004 during which Paul officially announced his secession from Mosman Municipality,[4][5]. Dressed in full regalia, the 'Prince of Wy' presented his declaration of independence, titled the Decree of Secession, to the Mayor of Mosman[6]
Delprat is also known in Sydney's arts community as the principal, since 1988, of the Julian Ashton Art School, Australia's oldest continuous art school[7]. He is also a successful artist in his own right with works represented in the National Gallery of Australia, state, regional and municipal galleries, as well as in corporate and private collections[8].
Interpretation in Popular Culture
A minor character in the anime and manga series Hetalia: Axis Powers was named after the Principality of Wy[9]. Depicted as a young girl and usually drawn with a large paintbrush, her personality traits and interests incorporate the artistic philosophy of the Principality.
References
- ^ History of Mosman Council - from the Mosman Council official website, which lists the year of secession as 2004.
- ^ Principality of Wy website
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald - article from January, 2004. Retrieved 10-10-2010
- ^ Sydney Morning Herald Retrieved 10-10-2010.
- ^ Principality of Wy official homepage
- ^ Decree of Secession - full wording of the document available on the Principality of Wy homepage
- ^ Julian Ashton Art School website
- ^ Biography of Paul Ashton Delprat on his official website
- ^ Hetalia: Axis Powers Wiki - full character description
External links
- Principality of Wy official website.
- Julian Ashton Art School.
- Mosman Council website.
- Paul Ashton Delprat official website
- Telegraph UK article on micronations