The Man who Conquered Land without Owner to Self-Proclaim as King
In a world where dreams can take us to unimaginable places, one man embarked on an audacious adventure that would forever alter his life and captivate the world. Join us as we delve into the incredible story of Jeremiah Heaton, a man who conquered unclaimed land, proclaimed himself a king, and watched his fairytale journey become a captivating tale that even Disney couldn’t resist.
The Land without an Owner
In a quest to fulfill his daughter’s innocent wish for a kingdom, Jeremiah Heaton ventured into the vast expanse of the desert. His travels led him to Bir Tawil, a 2,060-square-kilometer patch of unclaimed land located between Egypt and Sudan. In a remarkable twist of fate, Heaton discovered that this remote territory was not claimed by any nation — an untouched canvas awaiting its destiny.
The Birth of a Kingdom
Inspired by his daughter’s belief in the power of imagination, Jeremiah Heaton saw an opportunity to turn a childhood fantasy into reality. In 2014, he planted a flag on the unclaimed land, officially declaring himself the ruler of the “Kingdom of…
