Principality of Wy
Principality of Wy | |
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| Motto: Ex Municipalis Vincit | |
| Status | Current |
| Membership | <50 |
Principality of Wy
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 15th, 2004 during which Paul officially announced his succession 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].
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
External links
- Principality of Wy official website.
- Julian Ashton Art School.
- Mosman Council website.
- Paul Ashton Delprat official website