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| honorific_prefix = ''{{wp|Father of the Nation|Vater der Nation}}''
| honorific_suffix = OVF
|name        = Heinrich Werner<br>
|name        = Heinrich Werner<br>
|image = Bundesarchiv Bild 183-1986-0617-024, Willi Stoph (b).jpg
|image = Bundesarchiv Bild 183-1986-0617-024, Willi Stoph (b).jpg
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|caption      = Heinrich Werner in 1990.
|caption      = Werner in 1990.


|office      = [[President of Vierzland]]
|office      = [[President of Vierzland]]
|chancellor = [[Wenzel Dahlke]]
|chancellor = [[Wenzel Dahlke]]
|term_start  = 19 January 1992
|term_start  = 19 February 1992
|term_end    = 19 January 1997
|term_end    = 18 January 1997
|predecessor  = None <small>(office created)</small>
|predecessor  = None <small>(office created)</small>
|successor    = None <small>(vacant until abolition in 1998)</small>
|successor    = None <small>(office abolished)</small>


|office1      = [[Chancellor of Vierzland]]<br><small>[[Vierz Empire]] until 1990</small>
|office1      = [[Chancellor of Vierzland]]<br><small>[[Vierz Empire]] until 1990</small>
|term_start1  = 3 August 1986
|term_start1  = 20 March 1987
|term_end1    = 19 January 1992
|term_end1    = 19 February 1992
|predecessor1 = [[Uwe Scholz]]
|predecessor1 = [[Uwe Scholz]]
|successor1  = Wenzel Dahlke
|successor1  = Wenzel Dahlke
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|office2      = Chairman of the [[United Republicans (Vierzland)|United Republicans]]
|office2      = Chairman of the [[United Republicans (Vierzland)|United Republicans]]
|deputy2      = Wenzel Dahlke
|deputy2      = Wenzel Dahlke
|term_start2  = 8 July 1984
|term_start2  = 8 January 1990
|term_end2    = 4 January 1992
|term_end2    = 4 January 1992
|predecessor2 = None
|predecessor2 = ''Office created''
|successor2  = Wenzel Dahlke
|successor2  = Wenzel Dahlke


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|party        = [[wikipedia:Independent (politician)|Independent]] {{small|(1969–1990; 1992–1997)}}<br>[[United Republicans (Vierzland)|United Republicans]] {{small|(1990–1992)}}
|spouse      =  
|spouse      =  
|alma_mater  = [[Constantine Imperial University of Adtrus]]
|alma_mater  = [[Imperial University of Talheim]]
|religion    = [[wikipedia:Nondenominational Christianity|Nondenominational]]
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|allegiance  = {{flag|Vierz Empire}}
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'''Heinrich Tobias Werner''' (14 July 1921 – 13 February 2014) was a [[Vierzland|Vierz]] {{wp|lawyer}} and {{wp|statesman}} who served as [[Chancellor of Vierzland]] from 1986 to 1992 and as [[President of Vierzland]] from 1992 to 1997.
'''Heinrich Tobias Werner''' (14 July 1921 – 13 February 2014) was a [[Vierzland|Vierz]] {{wp|lawyer}} and {{wp|statesman}} who served as [[Chancellor of Vierzland]] from 1987 to 1992 and as [[President of Vierzland]] from 1992 to 1997.


Werner was born in 1921 in [[Elze]], then a town in the [[Vierz Empire]]. During his {{wp|conscription|mandatory military service}} in the [[Imperial Vierz Navy|Navy]] from 1939 to 1948, he saw combat in the [[Great War (Vasarden)|Great War]]. He studied {{wp|law}} at the [[Constantine Imperial University of Adtrus]], attaining a {{wp|doctor of laws}} in 1960, and became a law professor at the university. Werner presided over a number of high profile cases in both {{wp|civil law|civil}} and {{wp|criminal law|criminal}} courts, gaining a reputation as a "{{wp|human rights}} lawyer" for his defense of those allegedly wronged by the imperial government. He became prominent in {{wp|republicanism|republican}} and {{wp|Abolition of monarchy|anti-monarchist}} circles, but initially refused to partake in political behaviour.
Werner was born in 1921 in [[Elze]], then a town in the [[Vierz Empire]]. He saw combat in the [[Great War (Vasarden)|Great War]] during his {{wp|conscription|service}} in the [[Imperial Vierz Navy|Navy]] from 1939 to 1948. He studied {{wp|law}} at the [[Imperial University of Talheim]], attaining a {{wp|doctor of laws}} in 1960, and became a law professor at the university. Werner presided over a number of high profile cases in both {{wp|civil law|civil}} and {{wp|criminal law|criminal}} courts, gaining a reputation as a {{wp|human rights}} lawyer for his defense of those allegedly wronged by the imperial government.


During the [[Luepolan War]], Werner became involved in the {{wp|anti-war movement}}; his activities, which were illegal under the government of [[Stefan Vogt]], resulted in his {{wp|Dismissal (employment)|removal}} from the university. With the onset of the [[Vierz Revolution]] in the 1980s, Werner joined the [[Congress for the Republic]] (KfdR), serving as its {{wp|legal counsel}}. He became the leader of the organization in 1984. After the [[1986 Adtrus bombing]] killed Chancellor [[Uwe Scholz]], {{wp|Kaiser}} [[Victor IV]] appointed Werner as Chancellor, hoping to appease [[Vierz Revolution|surging republican sentiments]].
During the [[Luepolan War]], Werner became involved in the {{wp|anti-war movement}}; his activities resulted in his {{wp|Dismissal (employment)|removal}} from the university. With the onset of the [[Vierz Revolution]], Werner joined the [[Congress for the Republic]], serving as its {{wp|legal counsel}}. He became the leader of the organization in 1984. After widespread national unrest in early 1987, [[Emperor of Vierzland|emperor]] [[Victor IV of Vierzland|Victor IV]] appointed Werner as chancellor, hoping to appease growing nationwide anti-monarchist sentiment.


Werner moved to implement republican policies and alleviate the ailing economy. He implemented {{wp|liberalism|liberal}} economic and political reforms to aid the ailing economy and expand {{wp|civil liberties}}. His political faction gained a majority in the [[1988 Vierz general election|1988 elections]], the first elections considered "free and fair" in Vierzland since [[1928 Vierz general election|1928]]. His electoral victory and policies, as well as the mass demonstrations against the Kaiser, made him an enemy of Victor IV. Werner used his strong public support against the Kaiser; in 1989, Victor IV abdicated as [[Emperor of Vierzland]]. With no intention of continuing the monarchy, Werner issued [[Werner Declaration|a memorandum]] in 1990 declaring the dissolution of the empire and the formation of a {{wp|federal republic}}. The KfdR merged with other republican groups in 1990 to form the [[United Republicans (Vierzland)|United Republicans]], which Werner was made the leader of. He presided over the [[1990 Vierz constituent assembly elections|1990 elections]] and the [[1992 Vierz general election|1992 elections]] as chancellor, helping to formulate the [[Constitution of Vierzland|Constitution of the Vierz Federation]] and oversee the transition "from {{wp|empire}} to {{wp|republic}}." He stepped down as chancellor in 1992, running unopposed for the [[President of Vierzland|presidency]]. As president, Werner assisted the [[Chancellor of Vierzland|chancellery]] of [[Wenzel Dahlke]] but was mostly uninvolved in state affairs. He stepped down from the presidency at the end of his term in 1997 with high approval ratings, and retired from politics altogether. He died on 13 February 2014 in [[Talheim]].  
Werner moved to implement {{wp|liberalism|liberal}} economic and political reforms to aid the ailing economy and expand {{wp|civil liberties}}. His political faction gained a majority in the [[1988 Vierz general election|1988 elections]], the first elections considered "free and fair" in Vierzland since [[March 1927 Vierz general election|1927]]. His policies, as well as his support for popular demonstrations against the emperor, made him an enemy of Victor IV. Werner wielded public support against the emperor; in 1989, Victor IV abdicated as [[Emperor of Vierzland]]. With no intention of continuing the monarchy, Werner issued a [[Werner Declaration|memorandum]] in 1990 declaring the dissolution of the empire and the formation of a {{wp|federal republic}}. Republican groups merged to form the [[United Republicans (Vierzland)|United Republicans]], which Werner was made the leader of. He presided over the [[1990 Vierz constituent assembly elections|1990 elections]] and the [[1992 Vierz general election|1992 elections]] as chancellor, helping to author the [[Constitution of Vierzland|Constitution of the Vierz Federation]] and oversee the transition "from {{wp|empire}} to {{wp|republic}}." He stepped down as chancellor in 1992, and [[1992 Vierz presidential election|ran unopposed]] for the [[President of Vierzland|presidency]]. As president, Werner assisted the [[Chancellor of Vierzland|chancellery]] of [[Wenzel Dahlke]] but was generally uninvolved in minute state affairs. He stepped down from the presidency at the end of his term in 1997 with high approval ratings, and retired from politics altogether. He died on 13 February 2014 in [[Talheim]].  


Werner was described as "confident," "intelligent," "pragmatic," and "strong-willed" by colleagues and foreign leaders. He consistently maintained the highest {{wp|approval rating}} of any Vierz politician in history, and is lauded by historians for his effective and moral leadership. In 2015, he was voted the "Greatest Vierzman in History" in a national poll. His {{wp|state funeral}} was attended by over four million people, including numerous foreign dignitaries. In 2017, the [[Federal Assembly of Vierzland|Federal Assembly]] bestowed him with the {{wp|Title of honor|honorary}} title ''Vater der Nation'' ("Father of the Nation"), a title only previously given to [[Constantine the Great]].
Werner was described as "confident," "intelligent," "pragmatic," and "strong-willed" by colleagues and foreign leaders. He consistently maintained the highest {{wp|approval rating}} of any Vierz politician in history, and is lauded by historians for his effective and moral leadership. In 2015, he was voted the "Greatest Vierzman in History" in a national poll. His {{wp|state funeral}} was attended by over four million people, including numerous foreign dignitaries. In 2005, the [[Federal Assembly of Vierzland|Federal Assembly]] bestowed him with the {{wp|Title of honor|honorary}} title ''Vater der Nation'' ("Father of the Nation"), which he shares with [[Constantine the Great]].
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Latest revision as of 15:58, 5 February 2021

Vater der Nation
Heinrich Werner
OVF
Bundesarchiv Bild 183-1986-0617-024, Willi Stoph (b).jpg
Werner in 1990.
President of Vierzland
In office
19 February 1992 – 18 January 1997
ChancellorWenzel Dahlke
Preceded byNone (office created)
Succeeded byNone (office abolished)
Chancellor of Vierzland
Vierz Empire until 1990
In office
20 March 1987 – 19 February 1992
Preceded byUwe Scholz
Succeeded byWenzel Dahlke
Chairman of the United Republicans
In office
8 January 1990 – 4 January 1992
DeputyWenzel Dahlke
Preceded byOffice created
Succeeded byWenzel Dahlke
Personal details
Born
Heinrich Tobias Werner

(1921-07-14)14 July 1921
Elze, Kastor, Vierz Empire
Died13 February 2014(2014-02-13) (aged 92)
Talheim, Kastor, Vierzland
Political partyIndependent (1969–1990; 1992–1997)
United Republicans (1990–1992)
Alma materImperial University of Talheim
Military service
Allegiance Vierz Empire
Branch/serviceImperial Vierz Navy
Years of service1939–1948

Heinrich Tobias Werner (14 July 1921 – 13 February 2014) was a Vierz lawyer and statesman who served as Chancellor of Vierzland from 1987 to 1992 and as President of Vierzland from 1992 to 1997.

Werner was born in 1921 in Elze, then a town in the Vierz Empire. He saw combat in the Great War during his service in the Navy from 1939 to 1948. He studied law at the Imperial University of Talheim, attaining a doctor of laws in 1960, and became a law professor at the university. Werner presided over a number of high profile cases in both civil and criminal courts, gaining a reputation as a human rights lawyer for his defense of those allegedly wronged by the imperial government.

During the Luepolan War, Werner became involved in the anti-war movement; his activities resulted in his removal from the university. With the onset of the Vierz Revolution, Werner joined the Congress for the Republic, serving as its legal counsel. He became the leader of the organization in 1984. After widespread national unrest in early 1987, emperor Victor IV appointed Werner as chancellor, hoping to appease growing nationwide anti-monarchist sentiment.

Werner moved to implement liberal economic and political reforms to aid the ailing economy and expand civil liberties. His political faction gained a majority in the 1988 elections, the first elections considered "free and fair" in Vierzland since 1927. His policies, as well as his support for popular demonstrations against the emperor, made him an enemy of Victor IV. Werner wielded public support against the emperor; in 1989, Victor IV abdicated as Emperor of Vierzland. With no intention of continuing the monarchy, Werner issued a memorandum in 1990 declaring the dissolution of the empire and the formation of a federal republic. Republican groups merged to form the United Republicans, which Werner was made the leader of. He presided over the 1990 elections and the 1992 elections as chancellor, helping to author the Constitution of the Vierz Federation and oversee the transition "from empire to republic." He stepped down as chancellor in 1992, and ran unopposed for the presidency. As president, Werner assisted the chancellery of Wenzel Dahlke but was generally uninvolved in minute state affairs. He stepped down from the presidency at the end of his term in 1997 with high approval ratings, and retired from politics altogether. He died on 13 February 2014 in Talheim.

Werner was described as "confident," "intelligent," "pragmatic," and "strong-willed" by colleagues and foreign leaders. He consistently maintained the highest approval rating of any Vierz politician in history, and is lauded by historians for his effective and moral leadership. In 2015, he was voted the "Greatest Vierzman in History" in a national poll. His state funeral was attended by over four million people, including numerous foreign dignitaries. In 2005, the Federal Assembly bestowed him with the honorary title Vater der Nation ("Father of the Nation"), which he shares with Constantine the Great.

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