| Anna I of Pontesi | |
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| Biography | |
| Date of Birth | August 9, 2656 |
| Date of Death | N/A |
| Reign | August 21, 2688 - June 31, 2690 and from October 31, 2703 - Present |
| Predecessor | Emperor Andrew I of Pontesi |
| Successor | Incumbent |
| Consort | Lord Charles Tristan |
| Imperial Dynasty | House of Belknap |
Anna I Belknap (b. August 9, 2656) is Empress of Pontesi. Her father was Prince Karl of Pontesi, from the House of Belknap, and her mother was Lady Rachel Shaws.
History[]
Early Life[]
Born and raised in exile, Anna is educated at Kassel and the University of Husltria. Anna is possessed of a quick intelligence. She took an interest in science and technology. As a member of the Royal house of Belknap, she also exposed from an early age to the military society of the Pontesian aristocracy. This had a major impact on her political ideal.
Next to the throne[]
The Pontesian Emperor in Exile Andrew I died on 9 March 2685, his 29-year-old niece succeeded him as Pontesian Empress. Her first act as Empress is to appoint Valentina Metrace, leader of the Democrat Party as governer genearl in a hope of returning to Pontesi to reclaim her grandfather throne.
Fleur De Lis Revolution[]
In 2688, the Democrat Party restored Anna to her throne in a bloodless revolution known as the Fleur De Lis Revolution. For two years from August 21, 2688 to June 31 ,2690, Pontesian Nobility enjoy a brief return to power. The restoration failed due to opposition by the Communist and Islamist extermist, and the decisive turn around of another party, Free People Party. In mid-July, the streets of Lerna were full of protestors after the government expel Anna from the country.
Anna fled from the Imperial Palce in Lerna in 2690.
2nd Revolution[]
On October 31, 2703, Anna was restored by the Monarchist Coalition as the Empress of Pontesi, ending the 13 years history of widely opposed Federal Republic.
Personal Life[]
Her Imperial Excellency is married to Lord Charles Tristan and they have one son, Prince Charles. She have been known to enjoy Tennis, Cricket, and Horse Riding. She is also the founder of the Andrea Foundation that is responsible for several humanitarian project in Tadraki and Endlid.
Official Grand Titles[]
Her Imperial Excellency, Empress of the Pontesian Empire, Commander In Chief of the Imperial Guard and Pontesian Armed Forces, Defender of the Faith of the Anglican Church of Pontesi, Lady of the House of Belknap, Protector of Gran Tadraki, Queen of Dandratur and Xanduley, Guardian of Lerna, Duchess of Abure, Mainulay, and Hodirak'hi, Lady of Oxminister, and Princess of Victoria and Wessex.
Titles and Styles[]
- Titles
- Princess (9 August 2656 – 21 August 2688)
- Empress of Pontesi (21 August 2688 – present)
- Styles
- Her Imperial Highness (9 August 2656 – 21 August 2688)
- Her Imperial Excellency (21 August 2688 – present)
- Primary form of address
- Her Imperial Highness Princess Anna (9 August 2656 – 21 August 2688)
- Her Imperial Excellency Empress Anna (21 August 2688 – present)
| Preceded by Pontesian Dynastic Empire Created Title last held by Andrew I as Emperor of Pontesi |
Empress of Pontesi 2688 - 2690 |
Succeeded by Pontesian Dynastic Empire dissolved |
| Preceded by Pontesian Dynastic Empire Created Title last held by Anna I |
Empress of Pontesi 2703 - present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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Pontesian Dynastic Commonwealth Dawnstar (capital) | |
| History & Economy | History of Pontesi, Pontesian Civil War | |
| Geography | Migrant's Pass | |
| Demographics | Arev Mardik, Seluco-Pontesians | |
| Culture | National Anthem: Oh Fatherland | |
| Religion | Aurorian Patriarchal Church, Terran Patriarchal Church | |
| Satrapies | Bazileum | Septentria | Caespasia | Azorium | Mitraeum | |
| Politics | Historically Important Parties: Democrat Party, One Nation Conservative Party, Aurora Libertatis, Pontesi Socialistic National Unity Party, Crimson Crusade | |
| Nobility | Noble Houses: House of Belknap, House Mederagaar, House Aedinius | |
| People | Alamar Xarfaxis | |
