Samuel Newman

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Samuel Newman
Superior Judge of Greater Roscam
Assumed office
25 November 2021
Appointed byThomas Jacobs
Preceded byoffice established
3rd Minister of Agriculture
In office
28 November 2021 – 15 May 2022
PresidentThomas Jacobs
Culann Burke
Jan Kotoński
Doros Patusky
Preceded byEvan O’Neill
Succeeded byAli Farrokhzad
Minister of Health
In office
15 May 2022 – 10 January 2023
PresidentThomas Jacobs
Preceded byFalcone de Los Santos
Succeeded byJano de Los Santos
Speaker of the Unterhaus
In office
28 November 2021 – 2 February 2022
PresidentThomas Jacobs
Preceded byOffice created
Succeeded byOffice abolished (Rafe Burfield as Chamber President)
Senator
for the Metropolitan Constituency
In office
8 January 2023 – 27 June 2023
PresidentThomas Jacobs
Personal details
Born
Samuel Newman

23 February 2008 (2008-02-23) (age 16)
Bristol,  England
Citizenship Roscamistan
 Ireland
 United Kingdom
Nationality
  • Irish
  • British
Political partyNational Catholic League (2023)
Other political
affiliations
Republican Bloc (2022-2023)
United (2021-2022)
Residence Greater Roscam
OccupationStudent
ProfessionFootball player
ReligionRoman Catholic
NicknameMr Newman
Military service
Allegiance Roscamistan
Branch/serviceNational Army of Roscamistan
Years of service2021 - 2023
RankCaptain
UnitGreater Roscam Army
Battles/wars2023 Roscami coup d’etat
AwardsOrder of the Defence Forces

Samuel Newman, often shortened to Sam Newman, is an Anglo-Irish retired micronationalist who is the Superior Judge of Greater Roscam. Newman has also served as Speaker of the Unterhaus, before its dissolution. Newman has been involved in Roscamistan since March 2021, and has been in the Cabinet of Roscamistan since November 2021.

Early life

Newman was born in 2008 in England to an English father and an Irish mother, and after a few months moved to Ireland, where he currently residing. Newman met future President of Roscamistan Thomas Jacobs sometime in 2019, through mutual friends.

Micronationalism

Introduction

Newman was introduced to micronationalism in January to February 2021, when he learned of the Roscam Liberation Front, headed by Commander Thomas Jacobs. Though unconfirmed, it was said he was attempting to form an opposition group to the Front, and its militancy. After the declaration of the Republic of Roscamistan, he became a citizen in early March 2021.

Greater involvement

After being a low-profile private citizen and reserve army officer, Newman was selected to become a cabinet officer on 28 November 2021, being appointed to the office of Minister of Agriculture, and was also was selected by a rump house as the Speaker of the Unterhaus.

May 2022 reshuffle

Newman was reshuffled from the Agriculture ministry and became Minister of Health on the 15th of May 2022.

January 2023 Senate election

Newman was elected a Senator for the Metropolitan Constituency on the 8th of January 2023, de-seating Jan Kotoński.

Personal life

Newman lives in Roscam with his family, and he is currently in his fourth year of secondary school. Newman is also a fan of football club FC Barcelona.

Political beliefs

It is unknown if Newman is open about any political beliefs, though he is a member of United Front, and has advocated against other parties and independents, and believes in a one-party state under United Front.

Honours

Political offices

Political offices
Preceded by
Position established
Superior Judge of Greater Roscam
25 November 2021 - present
Incumbent
Preceded by
Position established
Greater Roscam Minister of Regional Development
3 January 2023 - present
Incumbent
Preceded by
May Collins
Secretary of State for Local Government
10 January 2023 - present
Incumbent