Marcello Menegatto
Encyclopedia
Marcello Menegatto is an Italian businessman who claims to be the elected head of state
of the Principality of Seborga
, a micronation
existing on the town of the same name
. He has assumed the title Marcello I, Prince of Seborga styled as His Tremendousness.
but stayed in Monaco
. He studied Business Management at the International University of Monaco
, where he met his future wife Nina Döbler Menegatto. After graduating college, they got married, and stayed at Monte Carlo
. They had huge businesses in Monaco, and continued to live there.
With the shocking news of Prince Giorgio I's death, Alberto Romano was temporarily appointed as the Crown Regent while no election is held. In April 24–25, 2010, elections were held between Menegatto and Gian Luigi Morgia, a citizen of Seborga. With him having 22 votes more than Morgia, he won the elections and was crowned on May 22, 2010.
and was welcomed by the Queen Elizabeth II. Later the official websites of the government took site constructions. He promised that the government will be reorganized, and more businesses will be opened to give the citizens of Seborga more opportunities. Meanwhile, with the help of his wife who is the External Affairs Minister, Seborga has opened more consulates in Europe and one in Brazil
.
Head of State
A head of state is the individual that serves as the chief public representative of a monarchy, republic, federation, commonwealth or other kind of state. His or her role generally includes legitimizing the state and exercising the political powers, functions, and duties granted to the head of...
of the Principality of Seborga
Principality of Seborga
The Principality of Seborga is a micronation located in the northwestern Italian Province of Imperia in Liguria, near the French border, and in sight of Monaco....
, a micronation
Micronation
Micronations, sometimes also referred to as model countries and new country projects, are entities that claim to be independent nations or states but which are not recognized by world governments or major international organizations...
existing on the town of the same name
Seborga
The Principality of Seborga is a micronation located in the northwestern Italian Province of Imperia in Liguria, near the French border, and in sight of Monaco....
. He has assumed the title Marcello I, Prince of Seborga styled as His Tremendousness.
Early life and Marriage
Menegatto was born in ItalyItaly
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
but stayed in Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
. He studied Business Management at the International University of Monaco
International University of Monaco
The International University of Monaco is an English-language school in Monaco, specializing in business education. IUM is operated by the Institut des hautes études économiques et commerciales group of schools, which is owned by Career Education Corporation a US-listed professional education...
, where he met his future wife Nina Döbler Menegatto. After graduating college, they got married, and stayed at Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo is an administrative area of the Principality of Monaco....
. They had huge businesses in Monaco, and continued to live there.
in Seborga
They later finally settled in Seborga, where Prince Giorgio I was still the then ruling monarch. They started a farm, quickly bringing many livestock. In addition they also opened a restaurant.With the shocking news of Prince Giorgio I's death, Alberto Romano was temporarily appointed as the Crown Regent while no election is held. In April 24–25, 2010, elections were held between Menegatto and Gian Luigi Morgia, a citizen of Seborga. With him having 22 votes more than Morgia, he won the elections and was crowned on May 22, 2010.
Prince of Seborga
After accepting the throne, Menegatto visited the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and was welcomed by the Queen Elizabeth II. Later the official websites of the government took site constructions. He promised that the government will be reorganized, and more businesses will be opened to give the citizens of Seborga more opportunities. Meanwhile, with the help of his wife who is the External Affairs Minister, Seborga has opened more consulates in Europe and one in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
.