​​Sovereign Imperial & Royal House of Ghassan

Al-Numan Gharios El Chemor, born Ahnume Guerios (the Portuguese transliteration of "Al-Nu'Man Gharios") on September 29, 1973, in Brazil, is the Sovereign Prince of the Arab Dynasty of the Ghassanids. He is a recognized scholar, writer, humanitarian, artist, and martial arts master.

Lineage and Recognition
Prince Gharios El Chemor is internationally acknowledged as the legitimate heir to the Ghassanid Dynasty, which traces its origins to Christian Arab kings, Byzantine emperors, and the Lebanese Sheiks Chemor. His lineage ruled from biblical times in Yemen through the Ghassanid Kingdom, which persisted until 1747 CE in Lebanon. The Ottoman Empire recognized the titles of the El Chemor family until its collapse in 1924, and they are still recognized by the Lebanese Republic today. The family's history has been preserved and validated for centuries by the Maronite Church under the authority of the Holy See (Vatican). An official article from the Lebanese Government News Agency in 2014 acknowledged the family's titles and validated a book written in 1947 about their history.

Legal Recognition and Titles
His legal name and title are His Imperial and Royal Highness Prince Gharios El Chemor of Ghassan Al-Nu’man VIII. His royal rights and titles were legally recognized by the International Arbitration Award number 0413/2011, which, under Brazilian Federal Law number 9307/96, has the same legal standing as a federal court decision. Moreover, according to the 1958 New York Convention on Arbitration, this decision is binding in 148 nations worldwide. The award, already considered res judicata (a matter already judged and not subject to appeal) in Brazil, was also recognized and enforced by the Los Angeles Superior Court in February 2012 (Case Number BS-135337 of 02/24/2012). Additionally, in 2013, three Brazilian jurists, including one chief judge, signed affidavits confirming the legality of the arbitration award and Prince Gharios' rights and titles.

Education and Scholarly Contributions
Prince Gharios received his early education at the Bom Jesus Franciscan Catholic School in Brazil, where he studied for ten years. From the age of 11, he developed a deep interest in various academic subjects, which led him to deliver national and international lectures on topics ranging from culture and Eastern philosophy to anthropology and comparative religion. He has been invited as a visiting professor at several institutions, including the Catholic University of Paraná State, and holds multiple honorary doctorates.

He also pursued studies in marketing and propaganda at FATEC International / IBEPEX. In addition to his academic career, Prince Gharios is the author of The End of a Myth, which focuses on Dynastic and Nobility Law and features forewords by prominent jurists and diplomats. His other notable work, Middle East—The Secret History and Possible Solutions, won an award in Italy in 2014.

Religious and Philosophical Interests
Although a Roman Catholic (Maronite Christian), Prince Gharios has engaged with various religious traditions. In the 1980s, he encountered Buddhism, initially studying Zen Buddhism and later joining the Nyingma-pa Order of Tibetan Buddhism. He considers His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche his teacher and has received numerous teachings and initiations, viewing Buddhism as a philosophy rather than a religion.

Martial Arts Expertise
With over 30 years of experience in martial arts, Prince Gharios holds a 5th-degree black belt in Aikido and black belts in Karate and Kobudo (ancient Japanese weapons). He has also trained in Judo, kung fu, Jiu-Jitsu, Fencing, and silat.

Honors and Recognition
In 2013, Prince Gharios was appointed as a Board Member for the Monaco Film Festival, and in 2015, he was named a member of the Honorary Committee of the Asian World Film Festival. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including United States Special Congressional Recognition in 2014 and 2017. He was also invested as a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, one of the oldest and most prestigious Orders of Chivalry globally, under the Vatican.

In 2017, Prince Gharios received the U.S. Presidential Award for Volunteer Service and was honored as a Goodwill Ambassador of the State of Arkansas (Arkansas Traveler). In 2018, Professor Dr. Joseph Kechichian, a leading scholar on Middle Eastern royal succession, recognized his titles in a sworn legal document. In 2019, he was promoted to Knight Commander in the Order of the Holy Sepulcher, and the Lebanese government officially recognized the Royal House of Ghassan through a Presidential Decree.

In 2020, the Global Imams Council, the world’s largest non-governmental body of Muslim leaders, officially recognized his titles. This organization comprises over 1,000 Sunni and Shia clerics from across the globe.

Business and Personal Life
Prince Gharios is the founder and CEO of Tyche-Fortuna Enterprises, a company specializing in entertainment and marketing. He is fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian and has basic Japanese, French, and Arabic proficiency.

In 2023, Prince Gharios married Her Imperial and Royal Highness Princess Consort Cristin, a Virginia real estate agent and interior designer.

References:

  • Lebanese Government News Agency, 2014.
  • Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number BS-135337, February 24, 2012.
  • International Arbitration Award number 0413/2011, recognized by Brazilian Federal Law number 9307/96 and the 1958 NY Convention.​

HIRH Prince Gharios El Chemor of Ghassan "De jure" Al-Numan VIII

The Head of the Modern House of Ghassan