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| name          = Jason VI Augustus
| name          = Jacobus VI Claudius
| title          = [[Duke of Adrianople]]
| title          = [[Duke of Adrianople]]
| image          = Official Portrait of Jason Augustus.jpg
| image          = Official Portrait of Jacobus VI Claudius.jpg
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| caption        =  
| caption        =  
| succession    = [[Monarchy of Latium|Latin Emperor]]
| succession    = [[Monarchy of Latium|Latin Emperor]]<br>[[Monarchy of Perateia|Perateian Emperor]]
| moretext      = ([[Monarchy of Latium#Titles, Styles and Honors|more...]])
| moretext      =
| reign          = 29 July 1993 – 3 November 2016 (alone from 1 January 2000)
| reign          = 29 July 1993 – present
| coronation    = 25 December 1997
| coronation    = 29 July 1993
| predecessor    = [[Diana Augusta|Diana I Augusta]]
| cor-type      = [[Monarchy of Latium#Acclamatio|Acclamatio]]
| predecessor    = [[Diana I Anicia]]
| suc-type      = Successor
| suc-type      = Successor
| successor      = [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine XX]]
| successor      =  
| reg-type      = {{nowrap|Co-monarch{{nbsp}}}}
| reg-type      = Co-emperors
| regent        = [[Diana Augusta|Diana I Augusta]] <small>(1997–2000)</small>
| regent        = {{List collapsed|title=''See list''|1=[[Diana I Anicia]] (1993–present)|2=[[Leo X Claudius]] (1993–1997)|3=[[Constantine XX Claudius]] (since 2015)}}
| spouses        = {{ubl
| spouses        = {{marriage|[[Stephania Pinaria]]|13 June 1987}}
| {{marriage|[[Stephania, Princess of Youth|Stephania Pinaria]]|13 June 1987|18 July 1991|end=d.}}
| {{marriage|[[Zoe Verrucosa]]|29 July 1993|6 January 2000|end={{abbr|div.|divorced}}}}
| {{marriage|[[Marsella Atmos]]|29 April 2000}}
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|[[Maria of Latium|Maria, Crown Princess of Dakmoor]]
|[[Maria of Latium|Maria, Crown Princess of Dakmoor]]
|[[Constantine XX Claudius]]
|[[Violant Claudia de Aultavilla]] ({{Abbr|ill.|illegitimate}})
|[[Leona of Latium|Princess Leona]]
|[[Leona of Latium|Princess Leona]]
|[[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine XX Claudius]]
|[[Michael, Duke of Entella]]
|[[Selene of Latium|Selene, Duchess of Saivres]]
|[[Selene of Latium|Selene, Duchess of Saivres]]
|[[Prince Peter of Latium]]
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|[[Princess Polyxena of Latium]]
|[[Princess Olivia of Latium]]
|[[Princess Octavia of Latium]]
|[[Oriana of Latium|Princess Oriana of Latium]]
|[[Prince Philip of Latium]]
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| issue-link    = #Issue
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| issue-pipe    = Among others
| issue-pipe    = Among others
| full name      = Gaius Claudius Anicius Nero Iason Felix Alexander Hadrianus Caesar Augustus
| full name      = Gaius Claudius Anicius Sabinus Iacobus Peterus Iacaerus Hadrianus
| house          = [[House of Claudius|Claudius]]
| regnal name    = Imperator Gaius Claudius Anicius Sabinus Anicius Iacobus Peterus Iacaerus Hadrianus Caesar Augustus
| dynasty        = [[House of Claudius|Claudius]]
| father        = [[Leo X Claudius|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
| father        = [[Leo X Claudius|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
| mother        = [[Diana Augusta|Diana I Augusta]]
| mother        = [[Diana I Anicia]]
| birth_date     = 15 December 1962
| birth_date    = {{birth date and age|1962|12|15|df=y}}
| birth_place    = Palatium Augusti, Palatine, [[Castellum ab Alba]]
| birth_place   = Palatium Aureum, Palatine, [[Castellum ab Alba]]
| death_date     = {{Death date and age|2016|11|3|1962|12|15|df=y}}
| religion       = [[Imperial Latin Church|Imperial Church]] ([[Fabrian Catholic Church|Catholicism]])
| death_place   = Palace of Augustus, Palatine, [[Castellum]]
| module      = {{infobox person | embed=yes
| place of burial = 19 January 2017<br>Imperial Crypt, Palatine, [[Castellum ab Alba|Castellum]]
  | education    = {{plain list|
| religion             = [[Imperial Latin Church|Imperial Church]] ([[wikipedia:Roman Catholic Church|Catholicism]])
* [[Castellum|Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis]]
|}}
* [[Adrianople|Academia Pescia]]
'''Jason VI Augustus''' (''Gaius Claudius Anicius Nero Iason Felix Alexander Hadrianus Caesar Augustus''; 15 December 1962 – 3 November 2016) was 117th [[Monarchy of Latium|Latin Emperor]], reigning from May 1997 until his death in November 2016.
* [[Academia Militaris Olympia]]
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'''Jacobus VI Claudius''' (''Imperator Gaius Claudius Anicius Sabinus Iacobus Peterus Iacaerus Hadrianus Caesar Augustus''; born 15 December 1962) is the reigning [[Monarchy of Latium|Latin Emperor]] and [[Monarchy of Perateia|Perateian Emperor]]. He was acclaimed as junior emperor on 29 July 1993, after being elevated by his mother [[Diana I Anicia]], and has functionally served as sole emperor since 2000. While not without his controversies, Jacobus' reign has [text here].


Jason was born at the [[Palace of Augustus]], in Castellum, as the eldest son of [[Diana Augusta|Latin Empress Diana Augusta]] and [[Leo X Claudius]], making Jason the grandson [[Constantine XIX of Latium|Constantine XIX]], as well as [[Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]. He was educated at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis, and later [[Academia Militaris Olympia]], becoming the first Latin heir apparent to earn a university degree. He served a year in the [[Latin Army]], as a member of the [[List of Latin legions|Legio XVII Dianae]]. In 1980 he was made Count Palatine of Adrianople and the North from 1991 until 1997.
Jacobus was born at the [[Palatium Aureum]], in Castellum, as the eldest son of [[Diana I Anicia]] and [[Leo X Claudius]]. He was educated at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis, and later [[Academia Militaris Olympia]]. He became the first Latin heir apparent, and emperor, to obtain a university degree. He served a year in the [[Latin Army]], as a member of the [[List of Latin legions|Legio XVII Dianae]]. In 1991 he was made Count of Sasora and the North, a position he held until he was elevated to junior emperor in 1993. In 1987 Jacobus married [[Stephania Pinaria]]. Together they have four children, Maria, Constantine, Leona, and Selene. While regarded as a happy marriage, Jacobus has three illegitimate children from two different women.
==Early Life and education==
[[File:Diana Augusta and her son Jason-1960s.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Jacobus as a child accompanied by his mother in 1966.]]Jacobus was born at the Palatium Aureum, in Castellum, the second child and first son of [[Diana I Anicia|Empress Diana I Ancicia]] and her husband [[Leo X Claudius|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]] on 15 December 1962. Upon his birth he automatically took the titles [[Monarchy of Latium#Titles of the heir apparent|Duke of Galata]], [[Monarchy of Latium#Titles of the heir apparent|Duke of Velia]],  He was baptized at [[Sancta Sapientia]] in Castellum, and invested as Prince of Youth on Christmas Day in 1962. His godparents were [[Michael Claudius (born 1903)|Michael Claudius]] (his father's uncle); [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]] (his mother's sister); then [[Peter I, King of Keld|Peter, Duke of Keld]] (his father's cousin); and [[Amelia of Ravenna|Princess Amelia of Ravenna]] (his mother's friend and Peter's wife). He was also given the title ''Imperator Destinatus''. He is named for his paternal grandfather [[Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]].  


He was made co-monarch on 20 May 1997 after being elevated by his mother [[Diana Augusta]]. Jason became sole emperor on 1 January 2000, when his mother [[Diana Augusta|Diana I Augusta]] abdicated. While not without his controversies, Jason was noted for his high popularity among Latins following his actions during the two major senatorial crises that took place early in his reign: The Group of Ten crisis and the 2000 electoral fraud investigations. In both instances, Jason's quick action and subsequent push for reforms were key in reintroducing faith among the citizenry in the electoral process and imperial government. However, Jason would have detractors from his reign after his repeated clashes with the {{wp|Roman Catholic Church|Fabrian Church}} and numerous reports of infidelity. Most notably among his differences with the church surrounded his divorce from his second wife, [[Zoe Verrucosa]], as well as his push for a reversal of his sister's excommunication – both of which he managed to achieve. His reign is generally regarded favorably among most Latins, due to his swift action in the face of political and domestic turmoil.
Jacobus was primarily raised in Castellum, at the Palatium Aureum, though regularly traveled between Castellum, Ascanium, and Adrianople with his family. He and his sister [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella]] were the first members of the [[Monarchy of Latium|Imperial Family]] to attend formal schooling, though both were tutored by a private {{wp|governess}} until the age of thirteen. Jacobus attended Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis through secondary school, though spent the 1978 at Pescia Academy in Adrianople. During secondary school, Jacobus participated in the schools football program, also partaking was an avid golfer. He first met his future wife [[Stephania Pinaria]] in secondary school.
[[File:Prince Albert and Grace Kelly 1972.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Jacobus with his mother [[Diana Augusta]] at the [[Ludi Circenses|1977 Ludi Circenses]].]]
After completing secondary school, he enrolled at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]], and joined in the [[Latin Armed Forces|Latin military]], for his tertiary education. Before attending Olympia, Jacobus spent a gap year traveling Belisaria. While at Olympia, he participated with the university's golf team for one year. He resided in cadet housing at Olympia and roomed with his cousin [[Bolvar Dain]]. He graduated in 1983 and earned a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Jacobus did not actively serve in the [[Latin Army]] after graduation as is customary of Olympia students. He became the first Latin heir apparent, and later first Emperor, to earn a university degree.


Jason was married three times over the course of his life, and was the only Latin monarch in history to have divorced and remarried. He had eight legitimate children, across three marriages. His first marriage was to [[Stephania, Princess of Youth|Stephania Pinaria]], in 1987, from which he had one child: Maria. His second marriage was to [[Zoe Verrucosa]], and lasted from 1993 until a divorce in 1999 and produced four children: Leona, Constantine, Michael and Selene. His final marriage came in 2000 to [[Ghant|Ghantish]] noblewoman [[Marsella Atmos]] and resulted in six children: Peter, Polyxena, Olivia, and Philip. Jason also had seven acknowledged {{wp|Legitimacy (family law)|illegitimate}} children from four different women.
Jason unexpectedly passed away at the age of 52 in November 2016, and was succeeded by his eldest legitimate son, Constantine.
==Early Life and education==
[[File:Diana Augusta and her son Jason-1960s.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Jason as a child accompanied by his mother in 1966.]]Jason was born at the Palace of Augustus, in Castellum, the second child and first son of [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana I Ancicia]] and her husband [[Leo X Claudius|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]] on 15 December 1960. Upon his birth he automatically took the titles [[Monarchy of Latium#Titles of the heir apparent|Duke of Galata]], [[Monarchy of Latium#Titles of the heir apparent|Duke of Velia]],  He was baptized at [[Sancta Sapientia]] in Castellum, and invested as Prince of Youth on Christmas Day in 1960. His godparents were [[Michael Claudius (born 1903)|Michael Claudius]] (his father's uncle); [[Prince Theophylactus, Duke of Ossonoba]] (his mother's uncle); [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]] (his mother's sister); and [[Anna Claudia]] (his father's aunt). He was also given the title ''Imperator Destinatus''. He is named for his paternal grandfather [[Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]].
Jason was primarily raised in Castellum, at the Palace of Augustus, though regularly traveled between Castellum, Ascanium, and Adrianople with his family. He and his sister [[Isabella, Princess Imperial|Princess Isabella]] were the first members of the [[Monarchy of Latium|Imperial Family]] to attend formal schooling, though both were tutored by a private {{wp|governess}} until the age of thirteen. Jason attended Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis through secondary school, though spent the 1978 at Pescia Academy in Adrianople. During secondary school, Jason participated in the schools football program, also partaking was an avid golfer. It was in secondary school that he met his future first wife, [[Stephania, Princess of Youth|Stephania Pinaria]]. Jason later remarked that secondary school was <nowiki>"a thrill"</nowiki> for him, and he <nowiki>"enjoyed being around other children his age from very early on."</nowiki>
[[File:Prince Albert and Grace Kelly 1972.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Jason with his mother [[Diana Augusta]] at the [[Ludi Circenses|1977 Ludi Circenses]].]]
After completing secondary school, he enrolled at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]], and joined in the [[Latin Armed Forces|Latin military]], for his tertiary education. Before attending Olympia, Jason spent a gap year traveling Belisaria. While at Olympia, he participated with the university's football team for one season. He graduated in 1984 and earned a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Jason did not actively serve in the [[Latin Army]] after graduation as is customary of Olympia students. He became the first Latin heir apparent, and later first Emperor, to earn a university degree. He later admitted that <nowiki>"attending Olympia really helped me toughen up, and taught me that I need to work just as hard as everyone else."</nowiki>
==Pre-reign political activities==
==Pre-reign political activities==
Prior to his ascension, Jason was gradually appointed more and more duties as heir by his mother. Rumors in Castellum were that his mother's health was in a weakened state. These rumors further persisted when Jason began to fill in for his father on appearances and state functions. In an effort to combat the rumors, Jason was sent to Adrianople where he primarily served as Propraetor of the area and Count Palatine of the Occidens until 1995. In 1996, Jason was recalled to Castellum, when concerns of his mother's health began to arose after reports that she underwent surgery. He attended his first session of the [[Senate of Latium|Senate]] on 22 September 1996, much to the surprise of then [[Justin Seius|Consul Justin Seius]]. Consul Seius commented that Jason's attendance was <nowiki>"rather odd, though not unwelcome."</nowiki> However, during the leaks arising from the 1998 Group of Ten cash for honors scandal, documents were discovered where Consul Seius was vocal in party meetings of his displeasure at Jason's regular visits to the Senate and sitting in on sessions in lieu of the either of his parents.  
Prior to his ascension, Jacobus was gradually appointed more and more duties as heir by his mother. Rumors in Castellum were that his father's health was in a weakened state. These rumors further persisted when Jacobus began to fill in for his father on appearances and state functions. In an effort to combat the rumors, Jacobus was sent to Caetota where he primarily served as Count of Sasora from 1988 to 1991. In June 1991, Jacobus was recalled to Castellum, when concerns of his mother's health began to arose after reports that she underwent surgery. He attended his first session of the [[Senate of Latium|Senate]] on 22 September 1996, much to the surprise of then [[Praesus Senatus]] [[Justinus Seius]]. Seius commented that Jacobus's attendance was <nowiki>"rather odd, though not unwelcome."</nowiki> Later after Seius was removed from office by Jacobus, members of Seius' faction revealed that Praeses Senatus Seius was vocal in faction meetings at his displeasure at Jacobus's regular visits to the Senate and sitting in on sessions directing the Senate.
===Count Palatine===
===Mesazon of Perateia===
In addition to his role as Count Palatine of Adrianole and the north, Jason was named Count Palatine of Perateia by his mother on 22 June 1991. He immediately relocated his family to the [[Diocese of the East]], taking up residence at Lauseion. As Count Palatine, Jason was the chief representative of his mother in Perateia, and exercised governance over the local governments. Jason's tenure as Count Palatine came to an end in February 1997 as rumors of his mother's health began to spread. Of the end of his time in [[Perateia]], Jason said, <nowiki>"It's not something you like to think about. I've greatly enjoyed my time here, and for it to end, and especially on such sudden terms is disappointing."</nowiki>
Following his tenure as Count of Sasora, Jacobus was named Mesazon of Perateia on 9 July 1991. He immediately relocated his family to the [[Perateia]], taking up residence at [[Monarchy of Perateia#Residences|Heraion]]. As Mesazon, Jacobus served as head of government and effective head of state as viceroy of Perateia. Jacobus's court came to an end in February 1997 as rumors of his mother's health began to spread. Of the end of his time in [[Perateia]], Jacobus said, <nowiki>"It's not something you like to think about. I've greatly enjoyed my time here, and for it to end, and especially on such sudden terms is disappointing."</nowiki>
==Reign==
==Reign==
===Coronation Controversy===
===Coronation Controversy===
Following the death of his father, Jason was elevated to co-monarch by his mother, on 12 September 1997, jointly reigning until 1 January 2000. He was coronated on Christmas Day in 1997, which took place at [[Sancta Sapientia]]. The event was plagued by controversy, as reports leaked that [[Zoe Verrucosa|Empress consort Zoe]] was strongly pushing to have the event televised, causing a rage among the clergy and Conservative-led government. The situation was further inflamed when it was leaked a week later that Empress Zoe was in negotiations with a number of television networks to host the event, drawing ire from the RAL. Jason released a public statement stating that <nowiki>"[these rumors] are exactly that, rumors. There are no plans to televise my coronation...it simply will not occur."</nowiki> His coronation was not televised.
Following the death of his father, Jacobus was elevated to co-monarch by his mother, on 29 July 1993, jointly reigning until 1 January 2000. While he was acclaimed by the Senate the following day, his coronation as sole emperor was held on 25 December 2000, which took place at [[Sancta Sapientia]]. The event was plagued by controversy, as reports leaked officials within the imperial household pushed to have the event televised, causing a rage among the clergy and senate. The situation was further inflamed when it was leaked a week that a court official was negotiating with a number of television networks to host the event, drawing ire from the RAL. Jacobus released a public statement stating that <nowiki>"[these rumors] are exactly that, rumors. There are no plans to televise my coronation...it simply will not occur."</nowiki> His coronation was not televised.
===Early reign and senate crises===
===Early reign and senate crises===
The first days of Jason's reign were wrought with controversy. He was originally co-monarch, reigning along with his mother, Diana, after his father's death; four days later, Diana abdicated. At the time of his ascension, his elder sister [[Isabella of Latium|Isabella]], and her three children were expelled from [[Ghant]] following the death of [[Alan I of Ghant|Emperor Alan of Ghant]] and subsequent appointment of [[Albert, Lord Prince of Ghant|Prince Albert of Ghant]] as Prince Regent.
It wasn't until 2001 that Jacobus began to further assert himself into the political process, the first instance to deny assent to a legislative act of the Senate which would have privatized portions of the [[Imperial Health System (Latium)|Imperial Health System]]. The action by Jacobus was widely supported by opposition parties in the Senate, also resulting in a large spike in his personal popularity.  
 
The first legislative act signed by Jason as sole emperor was the One Man, One Woman Act of 1997. It was signed on 15 September 1997, and outlawed any attempt by county officials to allow same-sex marriage, however he never stated whether he personally supported or was against the bill. It wasn't until 1998 that Jason began to further assert himself into the political process, the first instance to deny assent to a legislative act of the Senate which would have privatized the NHS. The action by Jason was widely supported by opposition parties in the Senate, also resulting in a large spike in his personal popularity.  


It wasn't until the Group of Ten scandal, which was brought to light and exposed by journalists from the RAL News, that Jason first began to more actively insert himself into governmental politics. Following the media reports, he promptly ordered an investigation into the matter, which resulted in arrest warrants being issued for Consul Seius, Energy Minister Lucceia, among other members of the Conservative government. Senator Jordana Lucceia was found dead in her office and determined to commit suicide by police investigations. The news of Lucceia's suicide prompted Jason to issue pardons for the remaining members of the leadership, but with the caveat that they were ineligible from participating in elections or public life for the remainder of their lives.  
It wasn't until the Group of Ten scandal, which was brought to light and exposed by journalists from the RAL News, that Jacobus first began to more actively insert himself into governmental politics. Following the media reports, he promptly ordered an investigation into the matter, which resulted in arrest warrants being issued for Praeses Senatus Seius, Energy Primicarius Lucceia, among other members of Omnes officlas. Senator Jordana Lucceia was found dead in her office and her death ruled a suicide by police and medical examiners. The news of Lucceia's suicide prompted Jacobus to issue pardons for the remaining members of the leadership, but with the caveat that they were ineligible from participating in elections or public life for the remainder of their lives.  


The Group of Ten scandal was the first occasion where Jason dissolved the Senate before a regularly scheduled election. The 1998 snap election was the first in nearly twenty years, and resulted in the consulship of Nicetas Taronitus, Latium's first Hellene consul in over 120 years. By 2000, the Progressive faction took control of the senate and managed to introduce a series of reforms to make the electoral process more transparent. The Progressives would hold control of the Senate until 2013.  
Jacobus appointed [[Antonius Tullius]] as Praeses Senatus who presided over a unity faction led by Populares and a number of Omnes defectors. The appointment of Tullius led to 18 consecutive years of a Populares controlled senate.
===Second decade===
===Second decade===
The second decade of Jason's reign continued with the elected government being dominated by the [[Progressive Party of Latium|Progressive Party]] and the 13 year consulship of [[Constantine Otacilius]]. During this period, Jason and government promulgated a number of new laws and reforms, most notably the Welfare Reform Acts of 2006, the Healthcare Reform and Revitalization Act of 2002, and had attempted local government reform. The most controversial action of this period was the loosening of restrictions on abortions, and allowed for the activity under certain restrictions. Jason had originally threatened to withhold Imperial assent, though would later sign the measure into law after an amendment was added to prevent state funds from being used for procedures.  
The second decade of Jacobus's reign continued with the elected government being dominated by the [[Populares (Latium)|Populares]] and the 5 year senate presidency of [[Constantine Otacilius]]. During this period, Jacobus promulgated a number of new laws and reforms, most notably the Welfare Reform Acts of 2006, the Healthcare Reform and Revitalization Act of 2002, and had attempted local government reform. The most controversial action of this period was [tbd].


In fall 2013, Jason dissolved the Senate on 18 November 2013 and called for new elections in the new year. On 9 March 2014, his cousin [[Maria Tarpeia]] and leader of the Conservative faction gained the Senate majority, and Jason appointed her the first female Latin consul. The new consulship saw further deterioration in Jason's relationship with church authorities as the Conservative government repeatedly attempted to push through ultra-socially conservative measures, causing Jason to withhold assent. He would eventually sign into law the Morality Acts, though sources inside the Palace of Augustus stated that <nowiki>"the Emperor has severe reservations,"</nowiki> and the law was never actively enforced. The peak of the government difficulties came when Consul Tarpeia sought to de-fund and privatize the [[National Health Service of Latium|SHM]]. Jason would veto the measure. The Tarpeia consulship came to an abrupt end in February 2016 and would eventually see a more centrist party leader in [[Alexander Pompilius]] become consul.
On 9 March 2011, his cousin [[Maria Tarpeia]] and leader of the Populares faction gained the Senate majority, and Jacobus appointed her the first female Latin Praeses Senatus. The new senate leadership saw further deterioration in Jacobus' relationship with church authorities as the Conservative government repeatedly attempted to push through hardline conservative measures, causing Jacobus to withhold assent from a number of senate approved legislation. He would eventually sign into law the Morality Acts, though sources inside the Palatium Aureum stated that <nowiki>"the Emperor has severe reservations,"</nowiki> and the law was never actively enforced.  
===Conflicts with the Church===
===Conflicts with the Church===
Throughout his reign, Jason had a number of difficulties with the church, which strained Latium's relationship with the [[Pope of the Fabrian Catholic Church|Pope]] and [[Fabria]].  
Throughout his reign, Jacobus had a number of difficulties with the church, which strained Latium's relationship with the [[Pope of the Fabrian Catholic Church|Pope]] and [[Fabria]].
===Death===
==Assassination attempts==
{{main|Latin succession crisis of 2016}}
===2017 attempted assassination===
Jason died the night of 3 November 2016. His death left the Palace of Augustus in chaos, as there were soon reports of gun fire at the Imperial home well before any announcement of his death was made known to the public. It wasn't until near 11:00 pm that night that his son [[Michael, Prince of Latium|Michael]] announced, in a live press briefing, that Jason died of natural causes in his sleep according to his physicians. The succession crisis has been classified as an attempted coup by political pundits.
{{see also|2017 attempted assassination of Jacobus VI Claudius}}
On 13 June 2017, Jacobus was shot by [NAME], as he was leaving the Papal Basilica, in Fabria, for the baptism of [grandchild]. Jacobus and his wife Stephania were seriously wounded during the attempted assassination. Jacobus was shot twice, once in the left arm and another in the left underarm, which punctured his lung and broke a rib. Others suffering wounds included two members of the Praetorian Guard detail. Jacobus was rushed to University-Imperial Hospital, in nearby [[Castellum#Districts|Caelimontium]], where he underwent emergency surgery. He eventually recovered and was released from the hospital on 30 June 2017, and resumed his duties a month later.
 
Numerous groups claimed responsibility for the attack, however, authorities later announced that the [[IDR]] was responsible for the attack. The attempted assassination attempt resulted in lock-downs throughout the capital and a curfew. Investigations into [shooter] resulted in the discovery of a suicide note in his Castellum-based hotel room.
 
In the aftermath of the attempted assassination, Jacobus and the Senate passed anti-terrorism legislation. While [shooter] was killed during the assassination attempt, ten individuals were arrested in relation to the attempt. All were convicted following trial, and while some remain pending on appeal, four have been sentenced to death.
 
==Personal Life==
==Personal Life==
Growing up, Jason Augustus was an avid athlete. At age 6 he began playing organized football, and took up golf a year later. While at Olympia, played for the school's football team, initially under the pseudonym Michael Kontostefanos. He would participate on the school's football team for four months until it was leaked to the press he was participating.  
Jacobus was an avid athlete in his youth. At age 6 he began playing organized football, and took up golf a year later. While at Olympia, played for the school's football team, initially under the pseudonym Michael Kontostefanos. He would participate on the school's football team for four months until it was leaked to the press he was participating. He later participated on Olympaia's golf team.


===Marriage and issue===
===Marriage and issue===
Jason had his first public relationship in these years, when it was officially stated after weeks of speculation that he was dating his future first wife, [[Stephania, Princess of Youth|Stephania Pinaria]]. The two were wed in 1987 and had their first and only child, [[Maria of Latium|Princess Maria]], in 1990. Stephania died in an automobile accident in [[Leonopolis]], in July 1991.
Jacobus had his first public relationship in these years, when it was officially stated after weeks of speculation that he was dating his future first wife, [[Stephania Pinaria]]. The two were wed in 1987 and had three children: Maria, Constantine, and Selene.
 
On 27 September 1993, Jason married Latin noblewoman [[Zoe Verrucosa]], who was believed to be a mistress of his since late 1992. Their engagement was announced in late July. The wedding was held on short notice due to Zoe's pregnancy. Their marriage was plagued with rumors of Jason's infidelity and culminated in divorce on 6 January 2000. Over the course of their marriage, Jason and Zoe had four children, [[Leona of Latium|Princess Leona]], the future [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine XX]], [[Prince Michael of Latium|Prince Michael]], and [[Selene of Latium|Princess Selene]]. This was the first recorded divorce of a Latin monarch. Details of the divorce or any agreements have not been released.
 
As his marriage to Verrucosa was ending, Jason began openly seeing his mistress, Ghantish noblewoman [[Marsella Atmos]]. A month following the divorce, the Imperial household announced that Jason and Marsella were engaged. He married Marsella on 5 March 2000. She gave birth to the couple's first children in December 2000, twins [[Prince Peter of Latium|Peter]] and [[Princess Polyxena of Latium|Polyxena]]. A second daughter, [[Princess Olivia of Latium|Olivia]] was born in 2003. In 2005, Marsella gave birth to a daughter, [[Ophelia of Latium|Princess Ophelia]], and in 2007 to a final daughter, [[Oriana of Latium|Princess Oriana]]. In 2011, [[Prince Philip of Latium|Prince Philip]] was born, twenty days after the birth of Jason's first grandchild. Philip is Jason's youngest legitimate child.
===Mistresses and illegitimate issue===
===Mistresses and illegitimate issue===


==Personality and Perception==
Many consider Jason Augustus to be a pragmatic leader, which has lead to a great deal of discussion over his popularity. He had a reputation for controversial remarks and off the cuff statements. While little was known in 1997 how he would impact the nation when he was named junior emperor, he has since gained a great deal of popular support for his defense of fair elections and fight against corruption following the Group of Ten Affair which implicated nearly all of the Senate leadership, and later the Latin First voter fraud. His handling of these two events have caused him to receive an overwhelming degree of support. 
Though many have criticized him for his actions against the church and infidelity during his second marriage. For the first time in over a hundred years, he removed and appointed a Archbishop of Castellum following a refusal  to permit him from remarrying following his divorce with [[Zoe Verrucosa]]. Both Imperial Offices and the Archbishop's Camerlengo announced that Archbishop Thomas' departure was due to health concerns he and Jason discussed recently. [[Pope of the Fabrian Catholic Church|Pope Benedict VIII]] threatened to excommunicate <nowiki>"any sovereign or government that tampers with internal affairs or members of the clergy."</nowiki> In response, the [[Senate of Latium|Senate]] began to debate a bill that would have required Senatorial approval to see any papal bull or order carried out with in Latium. Talk of excommunication eventually died down following his subsequent marriage to [[Marsella Atmos]] and voter fraud crisis that came out of the 2000 general election. In 2006, it was leaked that an executive order of the same language was secretly signed by the him in 1999.
==Titles, styles and arms==
==Titles, styles and arms==
===Titles and Styles===
===Titles and Styles===
*'''15 December 1960 – 20 May 1997:''' ''His Imperial Highness'' The Prince of Youth
*'''15 December 1962 – 29 July 1993:''' ''His Imperial Highness'' The Prince of Youth
**'''25 December 1960 – 20 May 1997:''' ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Galata
**'''25 December 1962 – 29 July 1993:''' ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Galata
**'''25 December 1960 – 20 May 1997:''' ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Velia
**'''25 December 1962 – 29 July 1993:''' ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Velia
*'''1 September 1997 – 3 November 2016:''' ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Adrianople
*'''29 July 1993 – present:''' ''His Imperial Majesty'' The Emperor
**in Garza '''1 September 1997 – 3 November 2016:''' ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Tolosa
**'''29 July 1993 – present:''' ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Adrianople
*'''20 May 1997 – 3 November 2016:''' ''His Imperial Majesty'' The Emperor
**in Garza '''29 July 1993 – present:''' ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Tolosa
===Foreign Honors===
===Foreign Honors===
* {{flag|Belfras}}: Excellent Collar of the order of Arbe [[File:Order_of_Boyacá_-_Knight_(Colombia)_-_ribbon_bar.png|50px]]
* {{flag|Lyncanestria}}:  [[Order of the Imperial Lion|Grand Cordon and Star of the Most Excellent Order of the Imperial Lion]] <imgur w="50">RdM1gc8.png</imgur> <small>September 1997</small>
* {{flag|Lyncanestria}}:  [[Order of the Imperial Lion|Grand Cordon and Star of the Most Excellent Order of the Imperial Lion]] <imgur w="50">RdM1gc8.png</imgur> <small>September 1997</small>
*[[File:Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg|25px]] [[Kostritz]]: Knight Grand Cross of the Ducal Order of Kostritz [[file:South Atlantic Medal BAR.svg|50px]]
*[[File:Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg|25px]] [[Kostritz]]: Knight Grand Cross of the Ducal Order of Kostritz [[file:South Atlantic Medal BAR.svg|50px]]
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*{{flag|House of Hazaraspid}}: Knight of the Order of the Senmurv [[file:Military Order of Merit (Iran) ribbon bar.png|50px]]
*{{flag|House of Hazaraspid}}: Knight of the Order of the Senmurv [[file:Military Order of Merit (Iran) ribbon bar.png|50px]]
*[[File:Bandiera Elba.svg|25px]] [[House of Philes]]: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Golden Bee [[file:D-SAX Militaer St-Heinrich Orden BAR.svg|50px]]
*[[File:Bandiera Elba.svg|25px]] [[House of Philes]]: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Golden Bee [[file:D-SAX Militaer St-Heinrich Orden BAR.svg|50px]]
*[[File:Flag of the Province of Entene.svg|25px]] [[House of Tornikian]]: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Griffin [[file:BIH Order of the Republic of Srpska sash ribbon.svg|50px]]
*[[File:Flag of the Province of Entene.svg|25px]] [[House of Kordvatsi]]: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Griffin [[file:BIH Order of the Republic of Srpska sash ribbon.svg|50px]]
 
===Arms===
===Arms===
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!width=20% |[[File:Coat of Arms of the Claudius Nero Dynasty.png |center|100px]]
|-
|-
|<center>Coat of Arms of Jason, Prince of Youth, Imperator Destinatus (1960–1997)</center>
|<center>Coat of Arms of Jacobus, Prince of Youth, Imperator Destinatus (1962–1997)</center>
|<center>Coat of arms of the Latin Emperor</center>
|<center>Coat of arms of the Latin Emperor</center>
|}
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==Issue==
==Issue==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!align="center" style="background: #f9f9f9: width:12em;" | Name
!Name!!Birth!!Death!! style="width:40%;"|Notes
!align="center" style="background: #f9f9f9: width:12em:" | Date of birth
!align="center" style="background: #f9f9f9: width:12em:" | Date of death
!align="center" style="background: #f9f9f9: width:12em:" | Spouses
|-
|-
|colspan=4|'' '''By his first wife, [[Stephania, Princess of Youth|Stephania Pinaria]]:''' ''
!colspan=4|'''''By [[Stephania Pinaria]]''''' (married [[Sancta Sapientia]] 13 June 1987)
|-
|-
| [[Maria of Latium|Maria, Crown Princess of Dakmoor]]
| [[Maria of Latium|Maria, Crown Princess of Dakmoor]]
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| [[Martin, Crown Prince of Dakmoor]]; had issue.
| [[Martin, Crown Prince of Dakmoor]]; had issue.
|-
|-
|colspan=4|'' '''By his second wife, [[Zoe Verrucosa]]:''' ''
| [[Constantine XX Claudius]]
|-
| {{birth date and age|1992|11|15|df=y}}
| [[Leona of Latium|Princess Leona of Latium]]
| {{birth date and age|1993|10|31|df=y}}
|
|  
|  
| [[Adela of Ghant]]; had issue.
|-
|-
| [[Constantine XX of Latium]]
| [[Leona of Latium|Princess Leona]]
| {{birth date and age|1994|9|15|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1994|10|31|df=y}}
|  
|  
| [[Alazne Dain]]; had issue.
| [[Paul of Keld]]; had issue.
|-
| [[Michael, Duke of Entella]]
| 12 June 1995
| {{birth date and age|1995|11|12|df=y}}
| Married [[Blanca of Garza]]
|-
|-
| [[Selene of Latium|Selene, Duchess of Saivres]]
| [[Selene of Latium|Selene, Duchess of Saivres]]
| {{birth date and age|1996|12|22|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1997|3|22|df=y}}
|  
|  
| [[Audric, Duke of Saivres]]; had issue.
| [[Audric, Duke of Saivres]]; had issue.
|-
|-
|colspan=4|'' '''By his third wife, [[Marsella Atmos]]:''' ''
!colspan=4|'''''By [[Sibylla of Sydalon|Princess Sibylla of Sydalon]]'''''
|-
| [[Prince Peter of Latium]]
| {{birth date and age|2000|12|30|df=y}}
|
|
|-
| [[Princess Polyxena of Latium]]
| {{birth date and age|2000|12|30|df=y}}
|
|
|-
| [[Princess Olivia of Latium]]
| {{birth date and age|2002|8|9|df=y}}
|
|
|-
| [[Ophelia of Latium|Princess Ophelia of Latium]]
| {{birth date and age|2005|5|18|df=y}}
|
|
|-
| [[Oriana of Latium|Princess Oriana of Latium]]
| {{birth date and age|2008|2|3|df=y}}
|
|
|-
| [[Prince Philip of Latium]]
| {{birth date and age|2011|4|30|df=y}}
|
|
|-
|colspan=4|'' '''By [[Silvia Voor|Silvia Voor, Queen of Lameria]]:''' ''
|-
| [[Sophia Voor]]
| {{birth date and age|1982|4|20|df=y}}
|
| Married
|-
|colspan=4|'' '''By [[Baela of Gauekoizarra|Princess Baela of Gauekoizarra]]:''' ''
|-
| [[Juturna of Gauekoizarra|Princess Juturna of Gauekoizarra]]
| {{birth date and age|1984|6|3|df=y}}
|
| Married Anastasius Claudius; had issue.
|-
| [[Larunda of Gauekoizarra|Princess Larunda of Gauekoizarra]]
| {{birth date and age|1984|6|3|df=y}}
|
| Married Prince Sendoa of Thule; had issue.
|-
|colspan=4|'' '''By [[Anna Maleina]]:''' ''
|-
| [[Lydia Kallonina]]
| {{birth date and age|1993|2|22|df=y}}
|
|
|-
| [[Georgios Kaisaridis]]
| {{birth date and age|1994|3|9|df=y}}
|
|
|-
|colspan=4|'' '''By [[Princess Sibylla, Duchess of Birkara]]:''' ''
|-
|-
| [[Violant Claudia de Aultavilla]]
| [[Violant Claudia de Aultavilla]]
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|  
|  
| Married [[Edgar Galan]]; had issue
| Married [[Edgar Galan]]; had issue
|-
|colspan=4|'' '''By [[TBD]]:''' ''
|-
| TBD
| {{birth date and age|2000|10|2|df=y}}
|
|
|-
|-
|}
|}
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|1= 1. '''Jason VI Augustus of Latium'''
|1= 1. '''Jacobus VI Claudius'''
|2= 2. [[Leo, Prince Consort|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|2= 2. [[Leo X Claudius|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|3= 3. [[Diana Augusta|Diana Augusta of Latium]]
|3= 3. [[Diana I Anicia]]
|4= 4. [[Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|4= 4. [[Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|5= 5. [[Isabella of Thapse|Princess Isabella of Thapse]]
|5= 5. [[Valentia Martia]]
|6= 6. [[Constantine XIX of Latium]]
|6= 6. [[Constantine XIX Anicius]]
|7= 7. [[Princess Marie Christine of Épernon]]
|7= 7. [[Christina of Rahdenburg]]
|8= 8. Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople
|8= 8. Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople
|9= 9. Princess Isobel of Gaemar
|9= 9. Princess Isobel of Gaemar
|10= 10. [[Leon I, Duke of Thapse]]
|10= 10. [[Constantine Martius|Duke Constantine Martius]]
|11= 11. Cassandra of Melfi
|11= 11. Eusebia Rasinia
|12= 12. [[John Anicius, Duke of Beroea]]
|12= 12. [[John X Anicius]]
|13= 13. [[Joanna I of Latium]]
|13= 13. [[Joanna I Anicia]]
|14= 14. [[Prince Henri, Duke of Épernon]]
|14= 14. [[William II, Elector of Rahdenburg]]
|15= 15. Adalinda of Silingia
|15= 15. Adalinda of Nyrundy
|16= 16. [[Philip III, Duke of Adrianople]]
|16= 16. [[Peter Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|17= 17. Leona Tullia
|17= 17. Leona Tullia
|18= 18. Gwyddawg, King of Gaemar
|18= 18. Gwyddawg, King of Gaemar
|19= 19. Princess Celeste of Montgisard
|19= 19. Princess Celeste of Montgisard
|20= 20. Michael I, Duke of Thapse
|20= 20. [[Aurelius Martius|Duke Aurelius Martius]]
|21= 21. Cassandra of Gadir
|21= 21. Amantia Stilicho
|22= 22. Henry II, Duke of Melfi
|22= 22. [[Eusebius Rasinius]]
|23= 23. PLACEHOLDER
|23= 23. Maria Rasinia
|24= 24. Michael Anicius, Duke of Beroea
|24= 24. [[Michael XIV Anicius]]
|25= 25. Syagria Julia
|25= 25. [[Eirene Orontina]]
|26= 26. [[John XIII of Latium]]
|26= 26. [[John XIII Anicius|John XIII Anicius]]  
|27= 27. [[Alexandra of Ghant|Princess Alexandra of Ghant]]
|27= 27. [[Alexandra of Ghant|Princess Alexandra of Ghant]]  
|28= 28. [[Victor of Ghant|Prince Victor of Ghant]]
|28= 28. [[Henry V, Elector of Rahdenburg]]
|29= 29. [[Catherine I of Lyncanestria]]
|29= 29. [[Diana of Ravenna]]
|30= 30. George III of Garima
|30= 30. George VI, Elector of Nyrundy
|31= 31. Nadia of Nyrundy
|31= 31. Ludmilla of Tungria
}}
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Jacobus VI Claudius
Duke of Adrianople
Official Portrait of Jacobus VI Claudius.jpg
Latin Emperor
Perateian Emperor
Reign29 July 1993 – present
Acclamatio29 July 1993
PredecessorDiana I Anicia
Co-emperors
See list
Born (1962-12-15) 15 December 1962 (age 61)
Palatium Aureum, Palatine, Castellum ab Alba
Spouse
Issue
Among others
Full name
Gaius Claudius Anicius Sabinus Iacobus Peterus Iacaerus Hadrianus
Regnal name
Imperator Gaius Claudius Anicius Sabinus Anicius Iacobus Peterus Iacaerus Hadrianus Caesar Augustus
DynastyClaudius
FatherLeo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople
MotherDiana I Anicia
ReligionImperial Church (Catholicism)
Education

Jacobus VI Claudius (Imperator Gaius Claudius Anicius Sabinus Iacobus Peterus Iacaerus Hadrianus Caesar Augustus; born 15 December 1962) is the reigning Latin Emperor and Perateian Emperor. He was acclaimed as junior emperor on 29 July 1993, after being elevated by his mother Diana I Anicia, and has functionally served as sole emperor since 2000. While not without his controversies, Jacobus' reign has [text here].

Jacobus was born at the Palatium Aureum, in Castellum, as the eldest son of Diana I Anicia and Leo X Claudius. He was educated at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis, and later Academia Militaris Olympia. He became the first Latin heir apparent, and emperor, to obtain a university degree. He served a year in the Latin Army, as a member of the Legio XVII Dianae. In 1991 he was made Count of Sasora and the North, a position he held until he was elevated to junior emperor in 1993. In 1987 Jacobus married Stephania Pinaria. Together they have four children, Maria, Constantine, Leona, and Selene. While regarded as a happy marriage, Jacobus has three illegitimate children from two different women.

Early Life and education

Jacobus as a child accompanied by his mother in 1966.

Jacobus was born at the Palatium Aureum, in Castellum, the second child and first son of Empress Diana I Ancicia and her husband Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople on 15 December 1962. Upon his birth he automatically took the titles Duke of Galata, Duke of Velia, He was baptized at Sancta Sapientia in Castellum, and invested as Prince of Youth on Christmas Day in 1962. His godparents were Michael Claudius (his father's uncle); Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna (his mother's sister); then Peter, Duke of Keld (his father's cousin); and Princess Amelia of Ravenna (his mother's friend and Peter's wife). He was also given the title Imperator Destinatus. He is named for his paternal grandfather Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople.

Jacobus was primarily raised in Castellum, at the Palatium Aureum, though regularly traveled between Castellum, Ascanium, and Adrianople with his family. He and his sister Princess Isabella were the first members of the Imperial Family to attend formal schooling, though both were tutored by a private governess until the age of thirteen. Jacobus attended Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis through secondary school, though spent the 1978 at Pescia Academy in Adrianople. During secondary school, Jacobus participated in the schools football program, also partaking was an avid golfer. He first met his future wife Stephania Pinaria in secondary school.

Jacobus with his mother Diana Augusta at the 1977 Ludi Circenses.

After completing secondary school, he enrolled at Academia Militaris Olympia, and joined in the Latin military, for his tertiary education. Before attending Olympia, Jacobus spent a gap year traveling Belisaria. While at Olympia, he participated with the university's golf team for one year. He resided in cadet housing at Olympia and roomed with his cousin Bolvar Dain. He graduated in 1983 and earned a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Jacobus did not actively serve in the Latin Army after graduation as is customary of Olympia students. He became the first Latin heir apparent, and later first Emperor, to earn a university degree.

Pre-reign political activities

Prior to his ascension, Jacobus was gradually appointed more and more duties as heir by his mother. Rumors in Castellum were that his father's health was in a weakened state. These rumors further persisted when Jacobus began to fill in for his father on appearances and state functions. In an effort to combat the rumors, Jacobus was sent to Caetota where he primarily served as Count of Sasora from 1988 to 1991. In June 1991, Jacobus was recalled to Castellum, when concerns of his mother's health began to arose after reports that she underwent surgery. He attended his first session of the Senate on 22 September 1996, much to the surprise of then Praesus Senatus Justinus Seius. Seius commented that Jacobus's attendance was "rather odd, though not unwelcome." Later after Seius was removed from office by Jacobus, members of Seius' faction revealed that Praeses Senatus Seius was vocal in faction meetings at his displeasure at Jacobus's regular visits to the Senate and sitting in on sessions directing the Senate.

Mesazon of Perateia

Following his tenure as Count of Sasora, Jacobus was named Mesazon of Perateia on 9 July 1991. He immediately relocated his family to the Perateia, taking up residence at Heraion. As Mesazon, Jacobus served as head of government and effective head of state as viceroy of Perateia. Jacobus's court came to an end in February 1997 as rumors of his mother's health began to spread. Of the end of his time in Perateia, Jacobus said, "It's not something you like to think about. I've greatly enjoyed my time here, and for it to end, and especially on such sudden terms is disappointing."

Reign

Coronation Controversy

Following the death of his father, Jacobus was elevated to co-monarch by his mother, on 29 July 1993, jointly reigning until 1 January 2000. While he was acclaimed by the Senate the following day, his coronation as sole emperor was held on 25 December 2000, which took place at Sancta Sapientia. The event was plagued by controversy, as reports leaked officials within the imperial household pushed to have the event televised, causing a rage among the clergy and senate. The situation was further inflamed when it was leaked a week that a court official was negotiating with a number of television networks to host the event, drawing ire from the RAL. Jacobus released a public statement stating that "[these rumors] are exactly that, rumors. There are no plans to televise my coronation...it simply will not occur." His coronation was not televised.

Early reign and senate crises

It wasn't until 2001 that Jacobus began to further assert himself into the political process, the first instance to deny assent to a legislative act of the Senate which would have privatized portions of the Imperial Health System. The action by Jacobus was widely supported by opposition parties in the Senate, also resulting in a large spike in his personal popularity.

It wasn't until the Group of Ten scandal, which was brought to light and exposed by journalists from the RAL News, that Jacobus first began to more actively insert himself into governmental politics. Following the media reports, he promptly ordered an investigation into the matter, which resulted in arrest warrants being issued for Praeses Senatus Seius, Energy Primicarius Lucceia, among other members of Omnes officlas. Senator Jordana Lucceia was found dead in her office and her death ruled a suicide by police and medical examiners. The news of Lucceia's suicide prompted Jacobus to issue pardons for the remaining members of the leadership, but with the caveat that they were ineligible from participating in elections or public life for the remainder of their lives.

Jacobus appointed Antonius Tullius as Praeses Senatus who presided over a unity faction led by Populares and a number of Omnes defectors. The appointment of Tullius led to 18 consecutive years of a Populares controlled senate.

Second decade

The second decade of Jacobus's reign continued with the elected government being dominated by the Populares and the 5 year senate presidency of Constantine Otacilius. During this period, Jacobus promulgated a number of new laws and reforms, most notably the Welfare Reform Acts of 2006, the Healthcare Reform and Revitalization Act of 2002, and had attempted local government reform. The most controversial action of this period was [tbd].

On 9 March 2011, his cousin Maria Tarpeia and leader of the Populares faction gained the Senate majority, and Jacobus appointed her the first female Latin Praeses Senatus. The new senate leadership saw further deterioration in Jacobus' relationship with church authorities as the Conservative government repeatedly attempted to push through hardline conservative measures, causing Jacobus to withhold assent from a number of senate approved legislation. He would eventually sign into law the Morality Acts, though sources inside the Palatium Aureum stated that "the Emperor has severe reservations," and the law was never actively enforced.

Conflicts with the Church

Throughout his reign, Jacobus had a number of difficulties with the church, which strained Latium's relationship with the Pope and Fabria.

Assassination attempts

2017 attempted assassination

See also: 2017 attempted assassination of Jacobus VI Claudius

On 13 June 2017, Jacobus was shot by [NAME], as he was leaving the Papal Basilica, in Fabria, for the baptism of [grandchild]. Jacobus and his wife Stephania were seriously wounded during the attempted assassination. Jacobus was shot twice, once in the left arm and another in the left underarm, which punctured his lung and broke a rib. Others suffering wounds included two members of the Praetorian Guard detail. Jacobus was rushed to University-Imperial Hospital, in nearby Caelimontium, where he underwent emergency surgery. He eventually recovered and was released from the hospital on 30 June 2017, and resumed his duties a month later.

Numerous groups claimed responsibility for the attack, however, authorities later announced that the IDR was responsible for the attack. The attempted assassination attempt resulted in lock-downs throughout the capital and a curfew. Investigations into [shooter] resulted in the discovery of a suicide note in his Castellum-based hotel room.

In the aftermath of the attempted assassination, Jacobus and the Senate passed anti-terrorism legislation. While [shooter] was killed during the assassination attempt, ten individuals were arrested in relation to the attempt. All were convicted following trial, and while some remain pending on appeal, four have been sentenced to death.

Personal Life

Jacobus was an avid athlete in his youth. At age 6 he began playing organized football, and took up golf a year later. While at Olympia, played for the school's football team, initially under the pseudonym Michael Kontostefanos. He would participate on the school's football team for four months until it was leaked to the press he was participating. He later participated on Olympaia's golf team.

Marriage and issue

Jacobus had his first public relationship in these years, when it was officially stated after weeks of speculation that he was dating his future first wife, Stephania Pinaria. The two were wed in 1987 and had three children: Maria, Constantine, and Selene.

Mistresses and illegitimate issue

Titles, styles and arms

Titles and Styles

  • 15 December 1962 – 29 July 1993: His Imperial Highness The Prince of Youth
    • 25 December 1962 – 29 July 1993: His Imperial Highness The Duke of Galata
    • 25 December 1962 – 29 July 1993: His Imperial Highness The Duke of Velia
  • 29 July 1993 – present: His Imperial Majesty The Emperor
    • 29 July 1993 – present: His Imperial Highness The Duke of Adrianople
    • in Garza 29 July 1993 – present: His Imperial Highness The Duke of Tolosa

Foreign Honors

Dynastic honors

Arms

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Coat of Arms of Jacobus, Prince of Youth, Imperator Destinatus (1962–1997)
Coat of arms of the Latin Emperor

Issue

Name Birth Death Notes
By Stephania Pinaria (married Sancta Sapientia 13 June 1987)
Maria, Crown Princess of Dakmoor (1990-07-03) 3 July 1990 (age 34) Martin, Crown Prince of Dakmoor; had issue.
Constantine XX Claudius (1992-11-15) 15 November 1992 (age 31) Adela of Ghant; had issue.
Princess Leona (1994-10-31) 31 October 1994 (age 30) Paul of Keld; had issue.
Selene, Duchess of Saivres (1997-03-22) 22 March 1997 (age 27) Audric, Duke of Saivres; had issue.
By Princess Sibylla of Sydalon
Violant Claudia de Aultavilla (1993-08-18) 18 August 1993 (age 31) Married Edgar Galan; had issue

Ancestry

See Also

Jacobus VI Claudius
Born: 15 December 1962 Died: 3 November 2016
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Jacobus VI Claudius 		Latin Emperor
2016–present 		Incumbent
Heir apparent:
Constantine XX Claudius
Perateian Emperor
2016–present
Latin royalty
Vacant
Title last held by
The Prince Constantine
later became Emperor
Constantine XIX 		Prince of Youth
1962–1997 		Succeeded by
The Prince Constantine
later became Emperor
Constantine XX
Duke of Galata
Duke of Velia
1962–1997
Nobility of Latium
Preceded by
Leo Claudius 		Duke of Adrianople
1997-2017 		Succeeded by
Constantine XX Claudius
Garzan nobility
Preceded by
Leo Claudius 		Duke of Tolosa
1997-2017 		Succeeded by
Constantine XX Claudius
Government offices
Preceded by
The Duke Claudius 		Mesazon of Perateia
1991–1993 		Vacant
Title next held by
Valentius Martius
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