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'''David Mark Weber''' (born 24 October 1952) is an American science fiction and fantasy author, best known as the creator of the ''Honor Harrington'' series — the "[[Honorverse]]" — upon which {{trmn}} (TRMN) is founded. Within TRMN he is honored as its premier Honorary Member and holds the peerage title of [[Grand Duke]] of New Montana.


'''David Mark Weber''' (born October 24, 1952) is an American science fiction and fantasy author. He is the creator of the Honor Harrington "[[Honorverse]]" series of novels and stories, which forms the basis for {{trmn}}(TRMN).
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==TRMN==
==Author==
David Weber actively interacts with his fans, including the members of TRMN, of which he is the premier Honorary Member. He has served as Guest of Honor multiple times at TRMN organized conventions, including [[Honorcon]] and [[MantiCon]].  
Weber's [[Honorverse]] began with ''On Basilisk Station'' (1993) and has since grown into one of the most extensively developed settings in modern military science fiction, spanning dozens of novels and anthologies. Beyond the Honor Harrington novels he is the author of the ''Safehold'', ''War God'' (Bahzell Bahnakson), and ''Dahak'' series, and is a frequent collaborator, co-authoring works such as the ''Starfire'' and ''Empire of Man'' series. He is noted among readers for his meticulously detailed worldbuilding, naval strategy, and technology.


As the creator of the Honorverse setting, without which the organization would not exist, Weber has received several honors within TRMN: 
==Role in TRMN==
As the creator of the setting on which the organization is based, Weber actively engages with the membership of {{trmn}}, and has served as Guest of Honor multiple times at TRMN-organized conventions, including [[Honorcon]] and [[MantiCon]]. In recognition of his singular importance to the organization — without whose work it would not exist — he has received a number of honorary appointments, ranks, and decorations.


*Prime Minister of the [[Star Kingdom of Manticore]]<ref>[[Admiralty Order 1408-03]] Appointment of David Weber to the office of Prime Minister</ref>  
===Appointments and rank===
*[[Grand Duke]] of New Montana 
*[[Prime Minister]] of the [[Star Kingdom of Manticore]]<ref name="AO1408-03">[[Orders:Admiralty Order 1408-03]] — Appointment of David Weber to the office of Prime Minister; confirmation as Fleet Admiral of the Green, ret.</ref>
*[[Fleet Admiral]] of the Green (ret), [[RMN]]<ref>[[Admiralty Order 1408-03]] David Weber confirmed Fleet Admiral of the Green, ret.</ref>  
*[[Fleet Admiral]] of the Green (ret.), [[RMN]]<ref name="AO1408-03" />
*Premier Companion of the [[Most Noble Order of the Star Kingdom]]  
*Permanent Commanding Officer, [[HMS Unconquered]]<ref>[[Orders:Admiralty Order 1511-04]] — Appointment of David Weber as Permanent CO, HMS Unconquered.</ref>
*Knight Grand Cross, [[Most Honorable Order of King Roger]]  
 
*Knight Grand Cross, [[Most Eminent Order of the Golden Lion]]
===Peerage===
*Permanant Commanding Officer, [[HMS Unconquered]]  <ref>[[Admiralty Order 1511-04]] Appointment of David Weber as Permanant CO, HMS Unconquered</ref>
*[[Grand Duke]] of New Montana
*Formerly [[Duke]] of [[Leutzen Vale]], prior to his elevation to Grand Duke<ref>[[Orders:Admiralty Order 1102-02]] — Grant of Honorary Membership &amp; Peerage.</ref>
Weber previously held the title of [[Duke]] of Leutzen Vale before being promoted to the rank of Grand Duke.
 
===Orders and decorations===
*Premier Companion of the [[Most Noble Order of the Star Kingdom]]
*Knight Grand Cross, [[Most Honorable Order of King Roger]]
*Knight Grand Cross, [[Most Eminent Order of the Golden Lion]]


==Sharon Rice-Weber==
==Sharon Rice-Weber==
David's wife '''Sharon Rice-Weber''' (referred to by David as ''She Who Must Be Obeyed'') is also active in TRMN interactions and events, and in addition to being the Grand Duchess of New Montana holds the following honors:
David's wife, '''Sharon Rice-Weber''' — whom he affectionately refers to as ''She Who Must Be Obeyed'' — is likewise active in TRMN interactions and events. As his consort she is Grand Duchess of New Montana, and holds the following honors in her own right:


*Countess Wilson (in her own right)
*Countess Wilson
*Dame Grand Cross of the [[Order of the Golden Lion]]
*Dame Grand Cross of the [[Order of the Golden Lion]]
*Permanent Lord President and Royal Patron of [[Privy Council|Her Majesty’s Most Honorable Privy Council]]<ref> [[Home Office Directive 001-19]] Appointment of Sharon Weber as Permanent Lord President of the Privy Council</ref>  
*Permanent Lord President and Royal Patron of [[Privy Council|Her Majesty's Most Honorable Privy Council]]<ref>[[Orders:Home Office Directive 001-19]] — Appointment of Sharon Weber as Permanent Lord President of the Privy Council.</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External Links==
==External links==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Weber Wikipedia article on David Weber]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Weber David Weber on Wikipedia]
*[http://www.davidweber.net/ Official Website of David Weber]
*[http://www.davidweber.net/ Official website of David Weber]
 
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Latest revision as of 08:21, 31 July 2026

David Mark Weber (born 24 October 1952) is an American science fiction and fantasy author, best known as the creator of the Honor Harrington series — the "Honorverse" — upon which The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc. (TRMN) is founded. Within TRMN he is honored as its premier Honorary Member and holds the peerage title of Grand Duke of New Montana.

David Mark Weber
Arms of the Grand Duke of New Montana
Born 24 October 1952
Occupation Author
Known for The Honorverse
TRMN status Premier Honorary Member
Peerage Grand Duke of New Montana
Rank Fleet Admiral of the Green (ret.)

Author

Weber's Honorverse began with On Basilisk Station (1993) and has since grown into one of the most extensively developed settings in modern military science fiction, spanning dozens of novels and anthologies. Beyond the Honor Harrington novels he is the author of the Safehold, War God (Bahzell Bahnakson), and Dahak series, and is a frequent collaborator, co-authoring works such as the Starfire and Empire of Man series. He is noted among readers for his meticulously detailed worldbuilding, naval strategy, and technology.

Role in TRMN

As the creator of the setting on which the organization is based, Weber actively engages with the membership of The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc., and has served as Guest of Honor multiple times at TRMN-organized conventions, including Honorcon and MantiCon. In recognition of his singular importance to the organization — without whose work it would not exist — he has received a number of honorary appointments, ranks, and decorations.

Appointments and rank

Peerage

Orders and decorations

Sharon Rice-Weber

David's wife, Sharon Rice-Weber — whom he affectionately refers to as She Who Must Be Obeyed — is likewise active in TRMN interactions and events. As his consort she is Grand Duchess of New Montana, and holds the following honors in her own right:

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Orders:Admiralty Order 1408-03 — Appointment of David Weber to the office of Prime Minister; confirmation as Fleet Admiral of the Green, ret.
  2. ↑ Orders:Admiralty Order 1511-04 — Appointment of David Weber as Permanent CO, HMS Unconquered.
  3. ↑ Orders:Admiralty Order 1102-02 — Grant of Honorary Membership & Peerage.
  4. ↑ Orders:Home Office Directive 001-19 — Appointment of Sharon Weber as Permanent Lord President of the Privy Council.


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