Principality of Freedonia | |
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Unrecognized micronation | |
Claimed by | John Kyle |
Date established | 1997 |
Area claimed | None |
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]
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]
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.
Principality of Freedonia | |
---|---|
Unrecognized micronation | |
Claimed by | John Kyle |
Date established | 1997 |
Area claimed | None |
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]
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]
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.