Benjamin Bartholomew Wythe
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 formally establishing the Goldshire House of Lords.
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.
Family
He married Elizabeth Margaret Daniels in 4680 ASC. They have six 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)
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 |
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 |