A Silver Anniversary

It was twenty-five years ago today I made my debut at the lectern in the Student Society in Trondhjem.

I have spoken in public – and otherwise been politically active – before and, of course, since.

However, this was the first time in an open public forum. I was quite active at the Saturday debates of the Student Society in Trondhjem for about four years.

Vienna a Hundred Years Ago

A century ago today, Emperor-King Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary passed away – ending a reign eleven days short of 68 years.

Archduke Karl ascended the thrones of the Dual Monarchy as Emperor-King, with his eldest son, Archduke Otto as Crown Prince.

Archduke Otto 104

Today marks the 104^rd birthday of the late Archduke Otto of Austria – the sixth after his passing.

Happy Monaco National Day!

The Principality of Monaco, one of two monarchies in Europe where the monarch can actually in any meaningful way be said to still be ruling, celebrates her National Day.

Congratulations! Especially to the Princely Family and the people and residents of Monaco!

The Battle of the Somme Ends

A century ago today, the Battle of the Somme came to an end.

Christian August Selmer Born

Two centuries ago today, Christian August Selmer, Norwegian Prime Minister of King Oscar II, who fought with His Majesty against the usurping Parliament during the “constitutional crisis” of the 1880s, was born.

Prime Minister Selmer met with King Oscar at Sofiero Palace to discuss how to handle the “constitutional crisis.”

Brazilian Interregnum 127

Five quarters of a century and two years ago today, Emperor Pedro II was deposed.

127 years of interregnum is far more than enough!

Lansdowne in Opposition

A century ago today, Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, the 5^th Marquess of Lansdowne, former Governor General of Canada and Viceroy of India, expressed disagreement with the Allied war effort.

Lord Lansdowne's memorandum is quoted in full in the memoirs of David Lloyd George.

Sun Yat-sen 150

A century and a half ago today, Sun Yat-sen, leader of the Chinese revolt against the monarchy, was born.

The End

Two years short of a century ago today, the guns of the Great War fell silent.

This also marks the end of German-speaking monarchy, save Liechtenstein.

Achtundneunzig Jahre Interregnum sind ganz mehr als genug!

October in Russia

Two years short of a century ago today, the world was hit by Red October.