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'''Viteu Marcianüs''' is a citizen of [[Talossa]] and of [[Vuode]].
'''Viteu Marcianüs''' (popularly referred to as [[Citizen Nicknames|V]]) was a citizen of [[Talossa]] and of [[Vuode]] from {{year|2006}} to {{year|2013}}.
 
[[File:Vito.jpg|thumb]]


== Introduction to the Kingdom of Talossa ==
== Introduction to the Kingdom of Talossa ==


In the summer of 2006, Viteu resided in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanside,_NY Oceanside, NY] and worked in a resort community known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_Grove,_New_York Cherry Grove on Fire Island in New York] five days a week. He had a lot of free time to drink and live a carefree life of debauchery and decadence. The days were spent working in the kitchen, both as a dish washer and doing food prep, at a restaurant. The nights consisted of vast amounts of beer, vodka, and rum. During one of these nights, the term micronation got thrown around by some friends with whom he had been drinking.
In the summer of 2006, Viteu researched micronations and discovered the Kingdom of Talossa.  He applied for citizenship on July 27, 2006, and was instructed by then Secretary of State [[King_John|John Woolley]] to create a [http://talossa.proboards.com/ Wittenberg] account. Viteu did just this and promptly created an account and was introduced to the Kingdom on [http://talossa.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=immigration&action=display&thread=2561&page=1 July 31, 2006.] Once a fortnight had passed, [http://talossa.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1186 a petition to grant him citizenship] was offered. Citizenship was granted on [http://talossa.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=immigration&thread=2561&page=1#21907 August 21, 2006.]
 
After going home on his days off, he quickly researched micronations and discovered the Kingdom of Taloss.  He applied for citizenship on July 27, 2006 was instructed by then Secretary of State [[King_John|John Woolley]] to create a [http://talossa.proboards.com/ Wittenberg] account. Viteu did just this and promptly created an account and was introduced to the Kingdom on [http://talossa.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=immigration&action=display&thread=2561&page=1 July 31, 2006.] Once a fortnight had passed, he was petition for [http://talossa.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1186 citizenship]. Citizenship was granted on [http://talossa.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=immigration&thread=2561&page=1#21907 August 21, 2006.]  


== National Politics ==
== National Politics ==
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=== Return to the RUMP ===
=== Return to the RUMP ===


After a tumultuous election season, Marcianüs went through a period of inactivity. When he returned, he decided to enter the Senatorial race in [[Vuode]] for the seat vacated by Sir [[Trotxâ Betiñéir]]. He ran as the RUMP candidate and was largely considered the underdog, as opposition parties had dominated Vuodean politics for some time. Marcianüs won a surprise victory and has served the RUMP faithfully ever since.
After a tumultuous election season, Marcianüs went through a period of inactivity. When he returned, he decided to enter the Senatorial race in [[Vuode]] for the seat vacated by Sir [[Trotxâ Betiñéir]]. He ran as the RUMP candidate and was largely considered the underdog, as opposition parties had dominated Vuodean politics for some time. Marcianüs won a surprise victory and served the RUMP faithfully until his resignation. On 23 July 2012, Viteu became the [http://talossa.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=7121&page=1#78300 Minister of Culture].  


== Politics of Vuode ==  
== Politics of Vuode ==  


Viteu has been active in the politics of [[Vuode]] since becoming a citizen. After a period of inactivity, Viteu entered into the Senatorial race when Sir Trotxâ Betiñéir vacated his seat at the end of the 40th Cosa. During this period, Vuode was dominated by Opposition politics and Viteu was seen as a long shot. Nevertheless, he managed to win election even though he campaigned against the Constitution of 2010, which passed. Viteu stood for an uncontested election for the U-Class Premier during the 44th Cosa election for Vuode's [[Estats_Xhenerais_(Vuode)|Estats Xhenerais]]. He has since voted, along with the other Premiers, to call a Constitutional Convention and fix the problems of Vuode.  
Viteu was active in the politics of [[Vuode]] since becoming a citizen. After a period of inactivity, Viteu entered into the Senatorial race when Sir Trotxâ Betiñéir vacated his seat at the end of the 40th Cosa. During this period, Vuode was dominated by Opposition politics and Viteu was seen as a long shot. Nevertheless, he managed to win election even though he campaigned against the Constitution of 2010, which passed. Viteu stood for an uncontested election for the U-Class Premier during the 44th Cosa election for Vuode's [[Estats_Xhenerais_(Vuode)|Estats Xhenerais]]. He also voted, along with the other Premiers, to call a Constitutional Convention and fix the problems of Vuode.  


== Other Activities in Talossa ==
== Other Activities in Talossa ==


On March 13, 2012, Viteu changed his Talossan name from [http://talossa.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=6235&page=1 Viteu Toctviac'hteir to Viteu Marcianüs.]  
On March 13, 2012, Viteu changed his Talossan name from [http://talossa.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=general&thread=6235&page=1 Viteu Toctviac'hteir to Viteu Marcianüs.]  
Viteu has hosted the Talossa News Project (TNP) for the last few years. The show consisted of Viteu interviewing different Talossans about day to day issues facing the kingdom.  
Viteu also hosted the [[Talossa News Project]] (TNP). The show consisted of Viteu interviewing different Talossans about day to day issues facing the kingdom.  


Viteu contributed to a dandelion coloring book published in 2008.
Viteu contributed to a coloring book for [[Dandelion|dandelions]] published in 2008.


== Life outside of Talossa ==
==Departure==
 
After dealing with what Viteu perceived as perpetual hypocrisy from those on the other side of Talossan political spectrum and having himself and his friends be the targets of insults, Viteu had a public meltdown and decide to leave the Kingdom of Talossa on 30 Dec, {{year|2013}}. Viteu felt this was the best path as Talossa ceased being fun and became a constant point of stress, which detracted from other aspects of his life.
Viteu was born in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_Shore,_New_York Bay Shore, NY]  on August 19, 1986. He remained in Bay Shore until his pre-teen years when he spent some time in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belleview,_FL Belleview, FL]. During his 7th grade year, he moved to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brentwood,_NY Brentwood, NY.] 
 
After dropping out of high school during his senior year, Viteu spent some time traveling the East Coast and lived in North Carolina and Georgia. He eventually found himself living in Oceanside, NY where he took his GED and started college at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nassau_Community_College NCC] in January, 2006. In 2008, he transferred to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_College CUNY Hunter College] where he majored in History and Political Science. Viteu moved to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton_Hill,_Brooklyn Clinton Hill, Brooklyn] in February 2009. He graduated cum laude on May 29, 2012 with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and with honors in History. In December 2010, he moved in with his boyfriend in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inwood,_Manhattan Inwood, NY] (the northern most neighborhood on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan_Island island of Manhattan]). He currently works in the non-for-profit sector and is preparing for his wedding on August 5, 2012. He will be relocating out of New York at the end of the year.  


==Offices==
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[[Category:Former citizens]]

Latest revision as of 15:01, 21 July 2014

Viteu Marcianüs (popularly referred to as V) was a citizen of Talossa and of Vuode from 2006/XXVII to 2013/XXXIV.

Introduction to the Kingdom of Talossa

In the summer of 2006, Viteu researched micronations and discovered the Kingdom of Talossa. He applied for citizenship on July 27, 2006, and was instructed by then Secretary of State John Woolley to create a Wittenberg account. Viteu did just this and promptly created an account and was introduced to the Kingdom on July 31, 2006. Once a fortnight had passed, a petition to grant him citizenship was offered. Citizenship was granted on August 21, 2006.

National Politics

Early days and the RUMP

After he became a citizen, Viteu joined the RUMP and served as a Member of Cosa (MC) in the 36th, 37th, and 38th Cosas. He also served as Deputy Minister of Immigration and Minister of Immigration during this period. During his tenure as Immigration Minister, he started the TALOSSAssistant program and oversaw Talossa grow to over one hundred citizens. By the time of the 38th Cosa, he resigned his position as Immigration Minister and took the position of Capo di tutti capi in the Mysterious Executive Coven.

Member of the Opposition

By the end of the 38th Cosa, Viteu had decided to experiment with Opposition politics. After a mild disagreement with the RUMP leadership, he joined the newly formed Progressive Party and served as an MC in the 39th Cosa. He was also a member of the ZPT during the 40th Cosa.

Return to the RUMP

After a tumultuous election season, Marcianüs went through a period of inactivity. When he returned, he decided to enter the Senatorial race in Vuode for the seat vacated by Sir Trotxâ Betiñéir. He ran as the RUMP candidate and was largely considered the underdog, as opposition parties had dominated Vuodean politics for some time. Marcianüs won a surprise victory and served the RUMP faithfully until his resignation. On 23 July 2012, Viteu became the Minister of Culture.

Politics of Vuode

Viteu was active in the politics of Vuode since becoming a citizen. After a period of inactivity, Viteu entered into the Senatorial race when Sir Trotxâ Betiñéir vacated his seat at the end of the 40th Cosa. During this period, Vuode was dominated by Opposition politics and Viteu was seen as a long shot. Nevertheless, he managed to win election even though he campaigned against the Constitution of 2010, which passed. Viteu stood for an uncontested election for the U-Class Premier during the 44th Cosa election for Vuode's Estats Xhenerais. He also voted, along with the other Premiers, to call a Constitutional Convention and fix the problems of Vuode.

Other Activities in Talossa

On March 13, 2012, Viteu changed his Talossan name from Viteu Toctviac'hteir to Viteu Marcianüs. Viteu also hosted the Talossa News Project (TNP). The show consisted of Viteu interviewing different Talossans about day to day issues facing the kingdom.

Viteu contributed to a coloring book for dandelions published in 2008.

Departure

After dealing with what Viteu perceived as perpetual hypocrisy from those on the other side of Talossan political spectrum and having himself and his friends be the targets of insults, Viteu had a public meltdown and decide to leave the Kingdom of Talossa on 30 Dec, 2013/XXXIV. Viteu felt this was the best path as Talossa ceased being fun and became a constant point of stress, which detracted from other aspects of his life.

Offices

Preceded by
Sir Iustì Canun
Minister of Culture
23 July 2012/XXXIII - 30 Dec 2013/XXXIV
Succeeded by
(vacant)
Preceded by
Fritz von Buchholtz
Senator for Vuode
41st Cosa - 45th Cosa
Succeeded by
Trotxâ_Betiñéir
Preceded by
Aladna la Mha-Coca
U-Class Premier of Vuode
1 February 2011/XXXII - 30 Dec 2013/XXXIV
Succeeded by
(vacant)
Preceded by
Ieremiac'h Ventrutx
Minister of Stuff
7 November 2008/XXIX - 6 April 2012/XXXIII
Succeeded by
Danihel Teziun