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The '''Empire of Atlantium''', based in ], ], claims to be a progressive political ] group promoting the idea of ], "non-territorial sovereignty" and a hybrid monarchist-republican form of ]. External observers often call it a ], though it denies that label. The '''Empire of Atlantium''', based in ], ], claims to be a progressive political ] group promoting the idea of ], "non-territorial sovereignty" and a hybrid monarchist-republican form of ]. External observers have referred to it as a ], although the group does not identify itself as such.


In the entry on Atlantium published in a 2006 travel guide, it is described as “a refereshing antidote to the reactionary self-aggrandisement of so many micronations”, and “an extremely sophisticated nation-state experiment, as well as an entirely serious claimant to legitimate statehood”. The entry notes Atlantium’s espousal of “progressive, liberal policies” and characterizes it as a “secular humanist utopia”. <ref>{{cite book|title=Micronations|author=John Ryan, George Dunford & Simon Sellars|publisher=Lonely Planet Publications|date=2006|id=ISBN 1-74104-730-7|pages=74-}}</ref>
⚫ The Atlantium website uses several different self-descriptions, including "self-declared state" and an "aspirant ]". The earliest documented media report referring to Atlantium is a 1984 philatelic magazine article <ref>{{cite news|title=Atlantium Empire|author=Bill Hornadge|work=]|date=September 1984|pages=196}}</ref> about their ] releases.


⚫ The Atlantium website uses several different self-descriptions, including "self-declared state" and "aspirant ]". The earliest documented media report referring to Atlantium is a 1984 philatelic magazine article. <ref>{{cite news|title=Atlantium Empire|author=Bill Hornadge|work=]|date=September 1984|pages=196}}</ref>
⚫ Atlantium claims to have been established in 1981 by three Sydney teenagers: George Francis Cruickshank, Geoffrey John Duggan, and Claire Marie Duggan. Cruickshank (born 1966) called himself "Emperor George II" and was declared "Sovereign Head of State".

about their ] releases.

⚫ Atlantium was established in 1981 by three Sydney teenagers - George Francis Cruickshank, Geoffrey John Duggan and Claire Marie Duggan. Cruickshank (born 1966) was declared "Sovereign Head of State", and assumed the title "Emperor George II".


Geoffrey Duggan (1982-1986), Damian Scott (1986-1988), and Kevin Fanucchi (1988-1990) served as elected "prime ministers", but by 1990, when the original group members had graduated from university and moved to different locations, the group ceased to be active. Geoffrey Duggan (1982-1986), Damian Scott (1986-1988), and Kevin Fanucchi (1988-1990) served as elected "prime ministers", but by 1990, when the original group members had graduated from university and moved to different locations, the group ceased to be active.


In 1999, Cruickshank purchased an apartment in the inner Sydney suburb of ], and soon after revived the "Empire", launching a ], which was instrumental in attracting new members. In 1999 Cruickshank purchased an apartment in the inner Sydney suburb of ], and soon after revived the "Empire", launching a ], which was instrumental in attracting new members.


As of August 2004, the group claimed to have 831 "citizens", in over 60 countries. It is not clear how many members might be considered "active". The website names just over 20 individuals holding such functions as ], director, magister, and imperial legate. As of August 2004, the group claimed to have 831 "citizens", in over 60 countries. It is not clear how many members might be considered "active". The website names just over 20 individuals holding such functions as ], director, magister and imperial legate.


Among the causes Atlantium is on record as supporting are the right to unrestricted international ], the right to ], the right to ], and ] reform. Among the causes Atlantium is on record as supporting are the right to unrestricted international ], the right to ], the right to ] and ] reform.


In line with its claim to be a "non-territorial" state Atlantium does not maintain any formal territorial claims; however, it does promote the idea that Cruickshank's ] apartment, which serves as its headquarters, has a status similar to that of a consulate or embassy; in practice the property remains under Australian ]. In line with its claim to be a "non-territorial" state Atlantium does not maintain any formal territorial claims; however, it does promote the idea that Cruickshank's ] apartment, which serves as its headquarters, has a status similar to that of a consulate or embassy; in practice the property remains under Australian ].
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Atlantium says its ] does not supersede previously existing citizenships. Atlantians contend that they are all dual-citizens, and that Atlantium actively encourages its members to participate in the political processes of their resident countries. Atlantium says its ] does not supersede previously existing citizenships. Atlantians contend that they are all dual-citizens, and that Atlantium actively encourages its members to participate in the political processes of their resident countries.


While the group uses the words "]ship" and "]" ], supporters note that Atlantium has made no secret of its attempts at redefining existing paradigms, and claim that doing so is a fundamental motivation for the group's existence. While the group uses the words "citizenship" and "]" ], supporters note that Atlantium has made no secret of its attempts at redefining existing paradigms, and claim that doing so is a fundamental motivation for the group's existence.


The group has awarded "Imperial Honours" to recipients in various parts of the world - generally in recognition of political activism or for service to local communities. The group has awarded "Imperial Honours" to recipients in various parts of the world - generally in recognition of political activism or for service to local communities.

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Empire of Atlantium
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Seal

Motto: E Tenebris Lux
(English: Out of Darkness, Light)
Musical Anthem: Auroran Hymn, by Camille Saint Saens
Type of entity: Micronation
Location: Sydney, Australia
Area claimed: n/a
Membership: 831 (2004)
Date of foundation: 27 November 1981
Leadership: George Francis Cruickshank (Emperor George II)
Purported organisational structure: Elective constitutional monarchy
Language: Latin and English
Purported currency: Imperial Solidus

The Empire of Atlantium, based in Sydney, Australia, claims to be a progressive political advocacy group promoting the idea of world government, "non-territorial sovereignty" and a hybrid monarchist-republican form of government. External observers have referred to it as a micronation, although the group does not identify itself as such.

In the entry on Atlantium published in a 2006 travel guide, it is described as “a refereshing antidote to the reactionary self-aggrandisement of so many micronations”, and “an extremely sophisticated nation-state experiment, as well as an entirely serious claimant to legitimate statehood”. The entry notes Atlantium’s espousal of “progressive, liberal policies” and characterizes it as a “secular humanist utopia”.

The Atlantium website uses several different self-descriptions, including "self-declared state" and "aspirant microstate". The earliest documented media report referring to Atlantium is a 1984 philatelic magazine article.

about their cinderella stamp releases.

Atlantium was established in 1981 by three Sydney teenagers - George Francis Cruickshank, Geoffrey John Duggan and Claire Marie Duggan. Cruickshank (born 1966) was declared "Sovereign Head of State", and assumed the title "Emperor George II".

Geoffrey Duggan (1982-1986), Damian Scott (1986-1988), and Kevin Fanucchi (1988-1990) served as elected "prime ministers", but by 1990, when the original group members had graduated from university and moved to different locations, the group ceased to be active.

In 1999 Cruickshank purchased an apartment in the inner Sydney suburb of Potts Point, and soon after revived the "Empire", launching a website, which was instrumental in attracting new members.

As of August 2004, the group claimed to have 831 "citizens", in over 60 countries. It is not clear how many members might be considered "active". The website names just over 20 individuals holding such functions as minister, director, magister and imperial legate.

Among the causes Atlantium is on record as supporting are the right to unrestricted international freedom of movement, the right to abortion, the right to assisted suicide and decimal calendar reform.

In line with its claim to be a "non-territorial" state Atlantium does not maintain any formal territorial claims; however, it does promote the idea that Cruickshank's 61 m² apartment, which serves as its headquarters, has a status similar to that of a consulate or embassy; in practice the property remains under Australian jurisdiction.

File:Atlantium Banknote and Coin Montage x500.JPG
Coins and banknotes issued by Atlantium.

No established nation has recognised Atlantium's sovereignty claims, and it has no reciprocal diplomatic relations, but instead appoints "unaccredited diplomatic representatives" called "Imperial Legates" to serve its interests and support its citizens in various parts of the world.

Atlantium says its citizenship does not supersede previously existing citizenships. Atlantians contend that they are all dual-citizens, and that Atlantium actively encourages its members to participate in the political processes of their resident countries.

While the group uses the words "citizenship" and "diplomatic" idiosyncratically, supporters note that Atlantium has made no secret of its attempts at redefining existing paradigms, and claim that doing so is a fundamental motivation for the group's existence.

The group has awarded "Imperial Honours" to recipients in various parts of the world - generally in recognition of political activism or for service to local communities.

It also mints and sells coins and banknotes denominated in "Solidi". The website claims that the profits from those sales are used for "the Empire's ongoing operations" as well as charitable causes, though there is no verifiable accounting of that.

Notes

  1. John Ryan, George Dunford & Simon Sellars (2006). Micronations. Lonely Planet Publications. pp. 74-. ISBN 1-74104-730-7.
  2. Bill Hornadge (September 1984). "Atlantium Empire". Stamp News. p. 196.
  3. John Mulhall (July 2002). "The Empire Strikes a Coin" (PDF). The Australasian Coin & Banknote Magazine.

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