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Note: This is not a theory. I’m simply just presenting canon information to answer a question. 

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Despite some inconsistencies regarding Prussia’s first
personification, all of them are German. That said, my answer to this question
is no. Prussia may have conquered territory that held indigenous Baltic peoples
(Old Prussians) but again, his starting points are all rooted in German
ancestry.

In “Liechtenstein’s Journal of Swiss Dopiness” we learn that
Prussia began as Margraviate of Brandenburg (1157-1806), which is considered to
be the ancestor of the Kingdom of Prussia. Brandenburg-Prussia was a leading
state in the Holy Roman Empire until its dissolution. It later incorporated the territory of the Teutonic Knights.

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However, what I’m more willing to accept as his starting
point is this panel, as we see him depicted more frequently as such in the strips.

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It states that Prussia began as St. Mary’s order and then
became the Teutonic knights (1190 – Present). I believe this might be a small
error, as St Mary’s Order is short for “The Order of Brothers of the German
House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem”, which was more commonly known as the
Teutonic Knights.

There’s also the
Monastic State of the Teutonic Knights (or State of the Teutonic Order), which
was an actual state formed by the Teutonic knights (Teutonic Order) in the 13th
century.

What Hima also does is leave how Prussia became Prussia from the Teutonic Knights
open-ended. All this put together only ends up causing a lot of confusion, as
well as a problematic timeline. Either way, the personifications mentioned are
still nonetheless German.

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The reason why some people believe Prussia used to be a Baltic is likely
because of the 13th century German invasions of
the original Baltic tribes (Old Prussians) that resided in Prussia. The
Monastic State of the Teutonic knights were then formed to conquer more
territory. Prussia was actually a name taken from the Baltic people originally
living in the region, hence the term Old Prussians

The point to reiterate once again is that Prussia’s stated origins
are all German, not Baltic.

One last thing. It’s not really related, but it’s been
speculated that Prussia once represented Livonia too. I disagree with this
theory. In “Lazy Comic Country” Japan has trouble remembering who Lithuania is,
despite knowing that he’s likely a Baltic.

Japan ponders if Lithuania is Livonia, but in the end, can’t
figure out who he is and decides to use a
more general greeting to avoid any awkwardness.

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We also see in “Opening a Country is tough, too”, that
Prussia is one of the few countries that Japan allows into his country during
his recluse period and even signs a treaty with him.

Point is, Japan doesn’t show any lapse or uncertainty in his
memory when he sees Prussia, and if he at least remembers Livonia in the other
strip, then I’m sure he would recognize Prussia as Livonia if he truly was
Livonia – I don’t think he is. Livonia’s likely a separate personification that
has yet to be created.

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Either way, given the information provided for in the
strips, I don’t believe that Prussia was a Baltic. He seems to be German
through and through.

tbh idk why America and England are portrayed as bad cooks. classic homestyle American food (continental breakfast and desserts) is bomb and British pastries are just as good if not better

I think the characterization has more to do with the fast-food industry. It’s a pretty common stereotype from a foreigner’s perspective! 

This may
surprise a lot of people due to how he’s portrayed in the fandom, but England
actually loves McDonalds. It’s not a guilty pleasure at all.

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I enjoyed what you wrote about the significance of bunnies/rabbits; do you think FMB ,flying mint bunny, might have anything to do with this rabbit significance?

While I recognize that Flying Mint Bunny isn’t its official name, as it doesn’t have one, there’s still enough material to play around with. I’ll also be talking about England’s magical friends. 

Tonight’s theory quite literally falls down a very dark rabbit hole. I’ll be exploring how England makes friends with these beings to possibly help cope with his loneliness and depression. He’s not mentally ill for seeing them, as it’s been noted that they are indeed real in the series. It’s reasoned that his people’s strong belief in ghosts (ghost culture) is what makes it possible for him to see them. 

Regardless, there’s some very subtle, very disturbing, hints in the strips at his mental illness that I think are worth mentioning.

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                         Mean Nations, Annexation Powers: 

Austria as Regina George –  

“Get
in, demon douche, I’m heading the Holy Roman Empire.”

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France as Gretchen Wieners – 

“I’m not sorry that people are so jealous of moi.” 

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Spain as Karen Smith – 

“Yeah, but he’s my favourite colony…see you got your other
colonies, then your favourite colony…that’s
not right is it?”

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Prussia as Cady Heron – 

How come your eyes are red if you’re German?

“I used to be a Baltic.”

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