The Prince
(left) The greatest Arab Historian
of the XVII Century,The Patriarch
Estephan Boutros El Douaihy,
(right) H.G. Rudolph Walwyn
(Prince's great grandfather by
mother's side) used to speak 14
languages without accent and Sir
Gawain, legendary King Arthur's
nephew (far right).
(left) The official portrait. (down)
the Royal Arab robes, holding a
dagger
His Imperial and Royal Higness Prince Gharios of Ghassan, Al'Numan VIII (in Arabic Emir Al-Numan Gharios
Al-Ghassani) was born Ahnume Guerios (Al'Numan Gharios) in exile in Curitiba, Brazil in Saint Michael
Archangel's Day (September 29th). Descending from saints, emperors, kings, nobles and heroes.
H.I.R.H. is the legitimate descendant of the Yemenite Kings of Shebah/Saba (850 BC to 37AD), the 31
Ghassanid Kings, the Roman Emperor Ceasar Phillip The Arab (204-249 A.D.), The Byzantine Emperors of the
Phocid and Macedonian Dynasties, the Kings of Khazar and the 15 Generations of the Sheikhs Chemor but
also from the Noble Families from Italy and from the United Kingdom.
According with the reputed to be the Major Arab Historian of XVII Century, The Patriarch Estephan Boutros
El Douaihy (also Etienne Douaihi, Stefano Douayhy, Istifan Ad Duwayhy, Stephane Al Doueihi) The Sheikhs
Chemor (which are immediate ascendants of the Gharios family), were related with the Hashemite Family
(Hashim), by this fact, H.I.R.H. is related to His Majesty King Abddulah II of Jordan and His Royal Highness
Prince Ra'ad bin Zeid of Iraq.
From His mother's side, comes from the normand-english noble family of Walwyn (Pembroke, Wales, UK).
This prestigious family is very traditional having an ancestral as standart-barrior for the King Henry V in the
famous battle of Angicourt. His Highness descends, according with many scholars and books (like the
eminent British Genealogist John Burke, and the historians William of Malmesbury, Robert of Gloucester,
Camdem among others), from the legendary King Arthur (although the reference is legendary and cannot
be proven, it's known that he came from a real historic figure).
John Burke's book " A genealogical and heraldic history of the commoners of Great Britain", Volume 3,
page 678:
"WALWYN, OF LONGWORTH - Lineage
The Welsh genealogists, according to their custom, have carried the antiquity of the Walwyn family, very
high, deriving the decent of Sir Philip ap David, Lord of Walwayne's Castle, in Pembrokeshire, to
Gualgnain [Gawain] sister's son to King Arthur, the British hero and therein they have been followed by
[historians] William of Malmesburry, Robert of Gloucester, Camden, and several others."
As state in several academic works the Walwyn Family descends directly from King Arthur's nephew
Gawain (also Gwalchmei). Gawain, is the son of King Lot of Orkney and King Arthur's sister Morgawse, is
one of the most pervasive figures of the Arthurian tradition. He appears in nearly all of the major Arthurian
stories, medieval and modern, and plays a central role in many. There are, in fact, more medieval
romances devoted to Gawain's exploits than to those of any other of Arthur's knights, including Lancelot,
Tristan, and Galahad. Even in romances not specifically devoted to his adventures, Gawain often plays a
strong supporting role.
His prestigious lineage in public ruling until the 18th Century in the Middle East as heirs of the Royal
Ghassanids. The Gharios family is very small and its ascendance is confirmed by eminent scholars like The
Patriarch Estephan Boutros El Douaihy (also Etienne Douaihi, Stefano Douayhy, Istifan Ad Duwayhy,
Stephane Al Doueihi), Father Aghnatious Khoury, Issa Iskander Maalouf, among others.
H.I.R.H. holds a Strictu Sensu Doctorate in Canon/Nobility Law, a PhD. in Religious Philosophy (specialized in
Christian Philosophy and Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy), also many Honoris Causa Doctorates and works in
the Entertainment business as actor, director, producer, musician, writer, etc. and currently lives in exile
between his two residences in Los Angeles - CA - USA and in Curitiba, Brazil. From Show Business came the
need of a "stage name" and the Prince took his grandfather's, Maurice (Mauricio in Portuguese) once he
supposed to be baptized as "Mauricio Mansur Guerios The Grandson", but his father rather to give him the
name "AlNu'man" ("Ahnume" in Portuguese - which means "the one with Royal blood" - he's the 8th with this
name among the Ghassanid Sovereigns). So, due the artistic name, he's also known as "Prince Mauricio".
His Highness wrote the treatise "DYNASTIC AND NOBILITY LAW - THE END OF A MYTH" about the
international jurisprudence on titles and honors and also about the legality of his claims for the Kingdom of
Ghassan.
He's also an international wellknown master of Martial Arts, holding the 4th Degree of Black-Belt in Aikido
(was direct disciple of the movie star and master Steven Seagal)and also holds black-belts in Karate and
Kobudo (japanese weapons). Also practiced Judo, Kung Fu, Jiu-jitsu and Kali Silat.
The prince's passions includes: the martial arts, golf, movies, books and music.
H.I.R.H. Prince Carlos Roberto Guerios (prince's
father) with H.E. Mrs. Sylvia Regina Baccin Walvy
(prince's mother)
The immediate bloodline of the Prince: (right to left) H.I.R.H. Prince Maurice Mansour Gharios (Prince's
grandfather), H.I.R.H. Prince C.R. Guerios (prince's father) and H.R.H. Princess Consort Helena Guerios
(far left) His Royal Majesty King Abdullah II ruling sovereign
of the Kingdom of Jordan and, Prince Gharios' distant cousin
according with the greatest arab historian of the XVII
Century. (left) the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Jordan (far
right) HIRH Prince Maurice Mansour Gharios (Prince's
Gharios' grandfather). As immigrant in Brazil HH had to
serve in the army as a shooter's expert.
IMPORTANT: Everything stated in this website is supported by vast literature (including encyclopedias), serious
websites, genealogic institutions and eminent scholars like The Patriarch Estephan Boutros El Douaihy (also
Etienne Douaihi, Stefano Douayhy, Istifan Ad Duwayhy, Stephane Al Doueihi), Father Aghnatious Khoury, Issa
Iskander Maalouf, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shamsaddin Megalommatis, Professor Robert Hoyland, PhD., among
others.
The Prince has the personal support for restoring the Ghassanid Dynasty from the eminent scholar YASMINE
ZAHRAN, one of the greatest Historians in the world. The Legal Claim is based on the works of two of the
greatest experts in Dynastic Law Dr. W. Baroni Santos and Dr. Mario Silvestre de Méroe.
Titles:
* His Imperial and Royal Highness Sovereign Prince of Ghassan Al'Numan VIII
Once is not a ruling Monarch, Prince Gharios uses this title commonly. It means also "Chief of Name and
Arms of the Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan" and "Supreme Head of the Kingdom of
Ghassan - Government in Exile".
* His Imperial and Royal Majesty "De Jure" King of Ghassan Al'Numan VIII
"De Jure" mean "by right". Prince Gharios was annoited as such in a Catholic Orthodox ceremony. The
"Imperial Majesty's" address was given by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the VI Century to the Kings of
Ghassan.
* His Imperial Majesty "De Jure" Emperor of Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine)
"De Jure" mean "by right". Prince Gharios was annoited as such in a Catholic Orthodox ceremony. From the
Phocid (Nicephorus) and Macedonian Dynasties.
* His Highness Sheikh of Akoura and Zgharta-Zawiya (Mount Lebanon)
By the Christian Sheikhs acendants that ruled Mount Lebanon
* His Majesty "King of all (Christian) Arabs"
Title bestowed to the Ghassanid Kings by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the VI Century. Also, the King of
Ghassan was the Head of the Arab Federation and a kind of "King-Pope" for all the Miaphysite Christians.
* Imperial Majesty Augustus (Sebastos)
Title bestowed to the Ghassanid Kings by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the VI Century. The King of Ghassan
was only below the Byzantine Emperor.
* Byzantium Patrik
Title bestowed to the Ghassanid Kings by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the VI Century. The highest Noble
class in the Byzantine Empire.