In 1860, French lawyer OrΓ©lie-Antoine de Tounens declared himself King of Araucania and Patagonia after meeting with the Mapuche people, designing a flag and minting coins, until the Chilean government arrested and deported him, illustrating how individuals can unilaterally claim sovereignty over territories without established governmental recognition.
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Imagine traveling to South America and simply deciding that you are the new king.
In 1860, a French lawyer named OrΓ©lie Antoine de Tounens did exactly that. He met with the local Mapuche people and declared himself the King of Araucania and Patagonia.
He even designed a flag and started minting his own coins. He actually took it seriously until the Chilean government showed up, arrested him, and deported him back to France. He's remembered as the man who went on vacation and simply decided that he was the new king.
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