Antony Yemmeij

Antony Yemmeij
Born	Antony Semonesem Yemmeij (1942-10-15)October 15, 1942
Died	July 10, 1980(1980-07-10) (aged 37)

Antony Semonesem Yemmeij was a Seketese political activist from Conelibek. During Seketan's zemasy of the 1970s, he was a leading figure in the anti-authoritarian protests. After the 1978 Seketese revolution, he became noted as a prominent critic of the Société Conelibek in his time.

Yemmeij was born and raised in Conelibek, giving him a strong attachment to the city that would last his lifetime. He was a defence lawyer who started his practise in the 60s. Many of his clients were individuals affected by Kjedorate state oppression. As the country endured severe economic downturn and ethnic conflicts during the Zemasy, Yemmeij became politically active. His vocal opposition to the Société Conelibek established Yemmeij as the face of anti-corruption activism in Conelibek. After the 1978 Seketese revolution, Yemmeij contested in the 1980 Conelibek mayoral election. He dissapeared weeks preceding the election date, an incident that spawned the Ayj riots.

Yemmeij is venerated in modern Conelibek society. His name is used in likeness to Antony Yemmeij Collegiate, as well as muiltple awards and scholarships. In contemperary discourse, he is referenced frequently by oppononets to the Société Conelibek.

Early life

Yemmeij was born as Antony Semonesem Yemmeij to his parents Semon and Lisa shortly after the end of the Nelborne War in Conelibek. His father worked as a city official in Conelibek, which inspired Yemmeij as a child. He graduated from Allis Collegiate and attended postsecondary at Cjetor Mynseau University. Yemmeij aspired to be a lawyer and later attended the Kelgem School.

Law career

After finishing his law training, Yemmeij worked as a corporate lawyer for several years.