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'''Duke Josephus Verrucosus''' (''Josephus Verrucosus Fabius Constantinus''; b. 2 April 1928) is a [[Latium|Latin]] nobleman, businessman and former [[Consul of Latium]]. He served as Consul on two occasions, becoming the youngest Latin Consul, at 35 years old, when he was appointed in 1963; and again serving from 1981 to 1991. By overall tenure across his appointments, he is the second longest serving Consul in Latin history. He is the maternal grandfather of [[Constantine XX of Latium|Latin Emperor Constantine XX]].
'''Duke Josephus Verrucosus''' (''Josephus Verrucosus Fabius Constantinus''; b. 2 April 1928–23 July 2023) was a [[Latium|Latin]] nobleman, politician, and businessman. Verrucosus achieved early political success following the [[Social War]], serving as [[Praeses Senatus]], and holding the [[Consul of Latium|consulship]] on two occasions. He was the co-founder and longtime Chairman and CEO of [[Delpha Verrco]], which he established with his brother [[Valens Verrucosus]] in 1954. He was Chairman and CEO from 1977 until his retirement in 2012.


Verrucosus was born in 1928 to an impoverished family when his father was serving as an enlisted member of the [[Latin Army]], stationed in [[Constantia]]. At the age of 17, he joined the Latin Army in 1945 where he took part in the [[Social War]] and the battles of Ravenna and Ascanium. Verrucosus earned a degree from the [[University of Utica]] in 1953, and was subsequently elected to the [[Senate of Latium|Senate]] in 1956. In 1953, Verrucosus married Latin noblewoman [[Damiane Vitruvia]]. He and Vitruvia have 5 children, including [[Zoe Verrucosa]]. In 1958 he served as Under-magistrate for Defense during the Consulship of [[Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople|Jason Claudius, Duke Adrianople]]. Upon Adrianople's mid-term retirement in 1963, Verrucosus was widely believed to be his hand-picked successor, serving until his electoral defeat in the [[Latin general election, 1965|1965 general election]]. Before returning to the Consulship in 1981, Verrucosus put his political career on hold and aided his brother in creating [[Verrucosus Holdings|Verrucosus Building and Trade]], today known as Verrucosus Holdings. He was made Duke in 1970.
Verrucosus was born in 1928 to an impoverished family when his father was serving as an enlisted member of the [[Latin Army]], stationed in [[Brennia]]. At the age of 17, he joined the Latin Army in 1945 where he took part in the [[Social War]] and the battles of Ravenna and Ascanium. He also served in the [[Gelonian War of Indepenence]], and was wounded in the [[Battle of Brennia]]. Verrucosus later earned a degree from the [[University of Utica]] in 1953, and was subsequently elected to the [[Senate of Latium|Senate]] in 1966. The peak of his political career came in 1968 when he was appointed Praeses Senatus, and briefly held the office until 1971. Verrucosus earned a reputation for abrasive tendencies among members of his own party and subordinates on the [[Collegium Primicerium]], and use of coercive practices to advance senate legislation.


As Consul, Verrucosus saw an easing of previous Conservative Party platforms and was widely considered a moderate as his tenure progressed. In his first tenure as Consul he was integral in the move to universal suffrage in local and senate elections, along with his advocacy for devolution, stopping short of federal reform. His consulships saw increased funding for rural development, arts, and healthcare. Verrucosus was subject to multiple assassination attempts throughout his consulships. He was known for his abrasive tendencies among members of his own party and subordinates on the [[Council of Magistrates]], and use of coercive practices to advance senate legislation.
Verrucosus retried from politics and left the Senate in 1974, after which he assumed the role of President of [[Verrucosa Tenura]]. In 1977, he replaced his brother as Chairman and CEO, both positions he held until 1977. During his tenure as CEO, Verrucosus led the family company into a series of purchases of rival companies, and entered the media market. At his retirement in 2012, Verrucosa Tenura became the largest non-public media corporation in Latium, and among the largest in the world, with holdings in media, sports and entertainment, as well as other industries.
==Early life and education==
 
===Social War===
In 1957, Verrucosus married Latin noblewoman [[Damiane Vitruvia]]. The marriage was seen as controversial at the time due Verrucosus' lack of noble standing, but received the blessing of [[Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]] who was a mentor to Verrucosus. He and Vitruvia had 7 children over the course of their marriage. In 1980, Verrucosus came into possession of Villa de Concordia, in Utica which has since served as the family's seat.
==Early political career==
===As Under-magistrate===
===First Consulship===
===Electoral defeat===
==Business career==
==Second consulship==
==Retirement==
==Personal life==
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Verrucosus family]]
*[[Verrucosa family]]
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[[category:Latium]]
[[category:Latin consuls]]
[[category:Latin consuls]]
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Latest revision as of 17:08, 22 June 2024

The Magnificat Duke
Josephus Verrucosus
CI EE EAA
File:Josephus Verrucosus.jpg
Consul of the Latin Empire
In office
1 January 1974 – 31 December 1974
Serving with The Duke of Keld
MonarchDiana I Anicia
Leo X Claudius
Preceded byMarcus Flavius
Michael Claudius
Succeeded byThe Prince of Youth
The Duke of Adrianople
In office
1 January 1969 – 31 December 1969
Serving with Diana I Anicia
MonarchDiana I Anicia
Leo X Claudius
Preceded byValentinian Poppaeus
The Duke of Adrianople
Succeeded byThe Duke of Keld
The Duke of Adrianople
Praeses Senatus
In office
23 July 1968 – 4 January 1971
MonarchDiana I Anicia
Leo X Claudius
Preceded byThe Duke of Adrianople
Succeeded byConstantine Caprenius
Senatorial Leader of the Populares
In office
14 May 1968 – 7 March 1972
Preceded byConstantine Martius
Succeeded byVictor Aniensis
Senator of Latium
In office
4 January 1966 – 31 December 1974
Personal details
BornJosephus Verrucosus Fabius Constantinus
(1928-04-02)2 April 1928
near Brennia, Latium
Died23 July 2023(2023-07-23) (aged 95)
Political partyPopulares
Spouse
Damiane Vitruvia (m. 1957)
Children7
Alma materCoastal College, Utica (PPE)
ProfessionCorporate executive
Military service
Allegiance Latium
Branch/service Latin Army
Years of service1945–1952
RankCenturion
Battles/warsSocial War
Gelonian War of Independence

Duke Josephus Verrucosus (Josephus Verrucosus Fabius Constantinus; b. 2 April 1928–23 July 2023) was a Latin nobleman, politician, and businessman. Verrucosus achieved early political success following the Social War, serving as Praeses Senatus, and holding the consulship on two occasions. He was the co-founder and longtime Chairman and CEO of Delpha Verrco, which he established with his brother Valens Verrucosus in 1954. He was Chairman and CEO from 1977 until his retirement in 2012.

Verrucosus was born in 1928 to an impoverished family when his father was serving as an enlisted member of the Latin Army, stationed in Brennia. At the age of 17, he joined the Latin Army in 1945 where he took part in the Social War and the battles of Ravenna and Ascanium. He also served in the Gelonian War of Indepenence, and was wounded in the Battle of Brennia. Verrucosus later earned a degree from the University of Utica in 1953, and was subsequently elected to the Senate in 1966. The peak of his political career came in 1968 when he was appointed Praeses Senatus, and briefly held the office until 1971. Verrucosus earned a reputation for abrasive tendencies among members of his own party and subordinates on the Collegium Primicerium, and use of coercive practices to advance senate legislation.

Verrucosus retried from politics and left the Senate in 1974, after which he assumed the role of President of Verrucosa Tenura. In 1977, he replaced his brother as Chairman and CEO, both positions he held until 1977. During his tenure as CEO, Verrucosus led the family company into a series of purchases of rival companies, and entered the media market. At his retirement in 2012, Verrucosa Tenura became the largest non-public media corporation in Latium, and among the largest in the world, with holdings in media, sports and entertainment, as well as other industries.

In 1957, Verrucosus married Latin noblewoman Damiane Vitruvia. The marriage was seen as controversial at the time due Verrucosus' lack of noble standing, but received the blessing of Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople who was a mentor to Verrucosus. He and Vitruvia had 7 children over the course of their marriage. In 1980, Verrucosus came into possession of Villa de Concordia, in Utica which has since served as the family's seat.

See also

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