Ián von Metáiriâ

Ian von Metairia doing the Zog Salute

Ian Ursümvür von Metairia (John Jahn, commonly referred to as "JJ", b. 14 April 1963) is a former citizen of Talossa.

A childhood friend of Talossa's founder, von Metairia became the eighth citizen of Talossa in April of 1983. He founded the TNP, and wrote the history of that party in the book Onward! Upward! Forward!.

He was the first Seneschal of the Kingdom, serving three times in that office. He spent over eight years at the post of Secretary of State, with only a few months between his two lengthy terms in that office. He also served as Senior Justice of the Uppermost Court.

Von Metairia was instrumental in the provincial affairs of his home province of Maritiimi-Maxhestic. His fondness for Prussian and German traditions and heritage led to the unique culture of the province.

Von Metairia is a member of three of the four Orders of Knighthood and was elevated to the peerage on 23 November 2006, becoming the Duke of Maritiimi-Maxhestic.

For many years following the abdication of Robert I, von Metairia continued his high level of activity in the Kingdom, but eventually chose to allow his citizenship to lapse.

Offices

Preceded by Thomas Buffone

Seneschal 16 January 1993/XIV - 26 March 1994/XV

Succeeded by Gary Schwichtenberg

Preceded by Weston Erni

Seneschal 20 April 1991/XII - 24 July 1992/XIII

Succeeded by Thomas Buffone

Preceded by (Office Created)

Seneschal 3 May 1985/VI - 5 June 1985/VI

Succeeded by Florence Yarney

Preceded by (Office Created)

Secretary of State 1 August 1987/VIII - 1 December 1990/XI

Succeeded by R. Ben Madison

Preceded by R. Ben Madison

Secretary of State 1 July 1991/XII - 1 September 1995/XVI

Succeeded by Weston Erni

Preceded by Márcüs Cantaloûr

Senator for Atatürk 35th Cosa - 37th Cosa (Clark 4)

Succeeded by Fritz von Buchholtz

Preceded by (Office created)

Senator for Maritiimi-Maxhestic 23rd Cosa - 30th Cosa (Clark 1)

Succeeded by Tamorán dal Navâ