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Benjamin I continued many of his father's reforms and began his reign by completing what the [[Johnathan I|1st Duke]] started; he formally established the [[Goldshire House of Lords]]. | Benjamin I continued many of his father's reforms and began his reign by completing what the [[Johnathan I|1st Duke]] started; he formally established the [[Goldshire House of Lords]]. | ||
Not long after succeeding to the dukedom, Benjamin I founded the [[University of Goldshire]], which is the flagship institute of higher education in the [[Duchy of Goldshire]], the [[University of Holly]] and [[Zolt College]]. Further continuing his efforts to increase the quality of education within Goldshire, in 4693 [[ASC]] Benjamin I established [[The Wendor School]], the official preparatory institute of the Duchy. | Not long after succeeding to the dukedom, Benjamin I founded the [[University of Goldshire]], which is the flagship institute of higher education in the [[Duchy of Goldshire]], the [[University of Holly]] and [[Zolt College]]. Further continuing his efforts to increase the quality of education within Goldshire, in 4693 [[ASC]] Benjamin I established [[The Wendor School]], the official preparatory institute of the Duchy. | ||
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+ | In 4695 [[ASC]], Benjamin I created the Goldshire Honours System which is designed to recognize positive contributions to the community by granting various accolades. | ||
= Activities in the Protectorate of Sanilla = | = Activities in the Protectorate of Sanilla = |
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Benjamin I, 2nd Duke of Goldshire, born 4651 ASC, is a Shirerothian nobleman.
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General History
Benjamin I was born Benjamin Bartholomew Wythe in 4651 ASC at the Wythe family estate in Wendor. As the only child of Johnathan I, 1st Duke of Goldshire and Claire Loraine Wythe he was from birth the heir to his father's peerages.
As the only son and sole heir to his father's estate, he received a sizable inheritance including complete ownership of The Holly Corporation and other business ventures, as well as the family's estate in Wendor and other properties.
Succession to the Dukedom
Upon his father's death in 4689 ASC, Benjamin Wythe succeeded to the Duchy of Goldshire and all of its subsidiary titles.
Reign of Benjamin I of Goldshire
Benjamin I continued many of his father's reforms and began his reign by completing what the 1st Duke started; he formally established the Goldshire House of Lords. Not long after succeeding to the dukedom, Benjamin I founded the University of Goldshire, which is the flagship institute of higher education in the Duchy of Goldshire, the University of Holly and Zolt College. Further continuing his efforts to increase the quality of education within Goldshire, in 4693 ASC Benjamin I established The Wendor School, the official preparatory institute of the Duchy.
In 4695 ASC, Benjamin I created the Goldshire Honours System which is designed to recognize positive contributions to the community by granting various accolades.
Activities in the Protectorate of Sanilla
In an ecumenical attempt to understand other cultures with Shireroth, Benjamin I acquired Sanillan citizenship in 4695 ASC. Upon accepting citizenship, he was immediately appointed the Governor of Governor of Highpass.
Steward of Shireroth
Not long after his succession to the Duchy of Goldshire in 4689 ASC, Kaiser Ayreon II appointed Benjamin I the Steward of Shireroth and announced him as the heir to the Kaisership. After the unrest in Elwynn, Amokolia, and Hurmu and the imprisonment of Kaiser Ayreon II, Benjamin I declared a Steward Government in 4693 ASC. In 4694 ASC, he issued Steward Decree #554 which ordered the arrest and prosecution of the Empress of Safiria on charges of treason and various violations of the Protectorate Definition Act and the Protectorate of Safiria Act of 4665. However, one year later in 4695 ASC he pardoned the Empress of any and crimes against the Crown.
Kaiser of Shireroth
Upon Kaiser Ayreon II's unfortunate death in the Elwynn Senate chamber in 4694 ASC, Benjamin I suceeded to the Mango Throne of Shireroth. He choose to honor his family and reign as Kaiser Wythe I.
Family
He married Elizabeth Margaret Daniels in 4680 ASC. They have thirteen children.
- Johnathan, Marquess of Holly (born 4681)
- Lord Montgomery Henry Wythe (born 4683)
- Lord Chester David Wythe (born 4686)
- Lady Caroline Jane Wythe (born 4687)
- Lord Charles Thomas Wythe (born 4688)
- Lord Christopher Octavius Wythe (born 4689)
- Lord Cormac Robert Wythe (born 4690)
- Lord William Alan Wythe (born 4690)
- Lord James Joseph Wythe (born 4690)
- Lady Alison Penelope Wythe (born 4691)
- Lord Rutherford Beets Wythe (born 4693)
- Lord George Adelbert Wythe (born 4694)
- Lady Constance Elwynn Wythe (born 4695)
Styles From Birth
- Earl of Wendor (4651 to 4674)
- Marquess of Holly (4674 to 4689)
- His Grace The Duke of Goldshire (4689 to present)
Titles & Offices
Nobility of Shireroth | ||
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Preceded by: Johnathan I, 1st Duke of Goldshire |
Duke of Goldshire 4689 - present |
Succeeded by: Incumbent |
Steward of Shireroth | ||
Preceded by: Conglacio II |
Steward of Shireroth 4689 - present |
Succeeded by: Incumbent |
Ministry Offices | ||
Preceded by: Johnathan I, 1st Duke of Goldshire |
Minister of Immigration and Naturalization 4689 - present |
Succeeded by: Incumbent |
Business Offices | ||
Preceded by: Johnathan I, 1st Duke of Goldshire |
President of The Holly Corporation 4689 - present |
Succeeded by: Incumbent |