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| office                  = [[Consul of Latium]]
| office                  = [[Consul of Latium|Consul of the Latin Empire]]
| term_start              = 9 March 2014
| term_start              = 1 January 2011
| term_end                = 18 February 2016
| term_end                = 31 December 2012
| monarch                  = [[Jason VI, Latin Emperor|Jason VI]]
| monarch                  = [[Jacobus VI Claudius]]
| predecessor             = [[Constantine Otacilius]]
| alongside                = Jacobus VI Claudius
| successor                = [[Alexander Pompilius]]
| predecessor              = [[Victor, Duke of Ravenna|The Duke of Ravenna]]<br>[[Appius Martius]]
| successor                = [[Diana I Anicia]]<br>Jacobus VI Claudius
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| term_start2             = 3 January 2011
| term_end2                = 14 March 2015
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| predecessor2            = [[Constantine Otacilius]]
| successor2              = [[Theodorus Stilcho]]
| office3                  = [[Minority leaders of the Latin Senate|Senate Minority Leader]]
| office3                  = [[Minority leaders of the Latin Senate|Senate Minority Leader]]
| term_start3              = 5 August 2010
| term_start3              = 5 August 2007
| term_end3                = 9 March 2014
| term_end3                = 3 January 2011
| monarch3                = Jason VI Augustus
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| predecessor3            = Antonius Farsuleius
| predecessor3            = Antonius Farsuleius
| successor3              = Theodosius Fulvius
| successor3              = Theodosius Fulvius
| office4                  = [[Conservative Party (Latium)|Leader of the Optimates]]
| office4                  = [[Populares|Senatorial Leader of the Populares]]
| term_start4              = 5 August 2010
| term_start4              = 5 August 2007
| term_end4                = 18 February 2016
| term_end4                = 14 March 2015
| predecessor4            = [[Antonius Farsuleius]]
| predecessor4            = [[Antonius Farsuleius]]
| successor4              = [[Alexander Pompilius]]
| successor4              = [[Amantius Martius]]
| office5                  = [[Executive Council (Perateia)|Imperial Delator for Perateia]]
| office5                  = [[University of Haenna|President of the University of Haenna]]
| term_start5              = 15 January 1995
| term_start5              = 17 June 2019
| term_end5                = 7 May 2001
| term_end5                =  
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| predecessor5            = Constantine Lactucinus
| predecessor5            = Constantine Goulas
| successor5              =  
| successor5              = [[Andronicus Syrgiannes]]
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| office8                  = [[Senate of Latium|Senator of Latium]]
| term_start8              = 1 January 1991
| term_start8              = 1 January 1991
| term_end8                = 18 February 2016
| term_end8                =  
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| birthname                = Maria Tarpeia Anicia Iuliana Antonia
| birthname                = Maria Tarpeia Anicia Iuliana Antonia
| spouse                  = {{marriage| [[Christopher Ulpius|Duke Christopher Ulpius]]|22 August 1988|19 July 2016|end=d.}}
| spouse                  = {{marriage| [[John Ulpius]]|22 August 1988|19 July 2016|end=d.}}
| party                    = [[Conservative Party (Latium)|Optimates]]
| party                    = [[Populares]]
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| parents                  = [[Constantine Tarpeius]]<br>[[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna|Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]]
| parents                  = [[Constantine Tarpeius]]<br>[[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna|Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]]
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'''Duchess Maria Tarpeia''', <small>[[Emperor's Council of Latium|CI]] [[Judiciary of Latium#Emperor's Counsel|IA]] EE ECA EOV</small> (''Maria Tarpeia Anicia Iuliana Antonia''; b. 12 July 1966) is a prominent Latin noblewoman, politician, and former [[Consul of Latium]]. In addition, she served Leader of the [[Conservative Party (Latium)|Optimates]] from August 2010 until February 2016. She also held the distinction of being a member of the Emperor's Counsel (IA), which is often bestowed upon particularly eminent lawyers, and members of the legal profession. Tarpeia was a member of the extended imperial family though her mother, [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]].  
'''Duchess Maria Tarpeia''', <small>[[Emperor's Council of Latium|CI]] [[Judiciary of Latium#Emperor's Counsel|IA]] EE ECA EOV</small> (''Maria Tarpeia Anicia Iuliana Antonia''; b. 12 July 1966) is a prominent Latin noblewoman, politician, and former [[Praeses Senatus]]. In addition, she served Leader of the [[Populares]] from August 2007 until March 2015. She also held the distinction of being a member of the Emperor's Counsel (IA), which is often bestowed upon particularly eminent lawyers, and members of the legal profession. Tarpeia was a member of the extended imperial family though her mother, [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]].  


Tarpeia was the first women to serve as Latin Consul, holding office from 2014 to 2016. Her consulship marked the the first time in over a decade that the Optimates held control of the [[Senate of Latium|Senate]]. Her most notable and perhaps controversial legislative acts passed were the Morality Acts of 2014 and 2015; however, the laws were never enforced and eventually repealed in 2018. Tarpeia unexpectedly resigned the consulship in 2016 and retired from public life; however, since 2018 has began making more public appearances and has hinted at standing for the Senate and party leadership again.
Tarpeia was the first women to serve as Praeses Senatus, holding office from 2014 to 2016. Her tenure as praeses senatus marked the the first time in over a decade that the Populares held control of the [[Senate of Latium|Senate]]. Her most notable and perhaps controversial legislative acts passed were the Morality Acts of 2014 and 2015; however, the laws were never enforced and eventually repealed in 2018. Tarpeia unexpectedly resigned as praeses in 2015 and retired from public life in 2016. Since 2018 has began making more public appearances and has hinted at standing for the Senate and party leadership once again. In 2019, she became President the [[University of Haenna]].
==Early Life and education==
==Early Life and education==
Maria Tarpeia was born at Velia House, in Velia, [[Castellum ab Alba]], the eldest child of [[Constantine Tarpeius|Duke Constantine Tarpeius]] and [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]] on 12 July 1966. Tarpeia was the second oldest of five, including: [[Queen Fausta of Burgoy|Fausta]], [[Rhea Tarpeia|Rhea]], [[Alexandra Tarpeia|Alexandra]], and [[Silvia Tarpeia|Silvia]]. She is an extended member of the Imperial Family, as her mother is a Latin princess by birth. She was named after her maternal grandmother [[Princess Marie Christine of Épernon]].
Maria Tarpeia was born at Velia House, in Velia, [[Castellum ab Alba]], the eldest child of [[Constantine Tarpeius|Duke Constantine Tarpeius]] and [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]] on 12 July 1966. Tarpeia was the second oldest of five, including: [[Queen Fausta of Burgoy|Fausta]], [[Rhea Tarpeia|Rhea]], [[Alexandra Tarpeia|Alexandra]], and [[Silvia Tarpeia|Silvia]]. She is an extended member of the Imperial Family, as her mother is a Latin princess by birth. She was named after her maternal grandmother [[Christina of Rahdenburg]].


Tarpeia did not attend formal schooling, and was instead educated by a series of private tutors and governesses. She took lessons from prominent professors and scholars throughout Latium and Belisaria.  
Tarpeia did not attend formal schooling, and was instead educated by a series of private tutors and governesses. She took lessons from prominent professors and scholars throughout Latium and Belisaria.  


She enrolled at Turicum College, at the [[University of Haenna]] in 1983, and did not take a gap year. While at Turicum, she participated with the school's college Young Optimates, along with debate club and Catholic student organizations. Due to Turicum's proximity to Olympia, Tarpeia regularly visited the nearby [[Academia Militaris Olympia]], and often being seen on the campus with her cousin then [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason, Prince of Youth]]. Before completing her degree at Turicum, Tarpeia transferred to [[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII]] and entered the College of Legal Studies, where she completed her law degree, graduating in 1987.
She enrolled at Turicum College, at the [[University of Haenna]] in 1983, and did not take a gap year. While at Turicum, she participated with the school's college Young Populares, along with debate club and Catholic student organizations. Due to Turicum's proximity to Olympia, Tarpeia regularly visited the nearby [[Academia Militaris Olympia]], and often being seen on the campus with her cousin then [[Jacobus VI Augustus of Latium|Jason, Prince of Youth]]. Before completing her degree at Turicum, Tarpeia transferred to [[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII]] and entered the College of Legal Studies, where she completed her law degree, graduating in 1987.
==Legal Career==
==Legal Career==
In summer 1988, Tarpeia earned employment at the Attorney Grievance Commission and Discipline Board where she worked on case prosecuting Latin lawyers for ethical violations. She worked out of the national headquarters office in Castellum.  
In summer 1988, Tarpeia earned employment at the Attorney Grievance Commission and Discipline Board where she worked on case prosecuting Latin lawyers for ethical violations. She worked out of the national headquarters office in Castellum.  
==Political career==
==Political career==
===Beginnings===
===Beginnings===
Tarpeia announced her intentions to join the [[Senate of Latium|Senate]], and was placed on the [[Conservative Party (Latium)|Optimates]] party list ahead of the 1990 election. On election day, the Optimates received 40% of the vote. The 1991 general election saw the Conservatives gaining over 100 seats to earn a majority in the Senate.  
Tarpeia announced her intentions to join the [[Senate of Latium|Senate]], and was placed on the [[Populares]] faction list ahead of the 1990 election. On election day, the Populares received 40% of the vote. The 1991 general election saw the Conservatives gaining over 100 seats to earn a majority in the Senate.  


She was the chief sponsor of 38 bills, of which 13 became law during her first term in the Senate and was noted for her willingness to work with the National Unionist members in the coalition government. The bills dealt with education, child protection, prescription drug savings, veterans' assistance, road construction and high-tech identity theft. A member of the coalition said, <nowiki>"She was very passionate and was able to achieve more than most freshman backbenchers because of who she was and who her relatives were. It is no mystery why people were more willing to work with her opposed to other members."</nowiki>
She was the chief sponsor of 38 bills, of which 13 became law during her first term in the Senate and was noted for her willingness to work with the National Unionist members in the coalition government. The bills dealt with education, child protection, prescription drug savings, veterans' assistance, road construction and high-tech identity theft. A member of the coalition said, <nowiki>"She was very passionate and was able to achieve more than most freshman backbenchers because of who she was and who her relatives were. It is no mystery why people were more willing to work with her opposed to other members."</nowiki>
===Perateian administration===
===Perateian administration===
In 1996, Tarpeia was appointed to the [[Executive Council (Perateia)|Perateian Executive Council]] with the office of Imperial Delator. As Delator, she was charged with serving as the chief prosecutor and legal advisor to the diocese. This role marked her official entrance into the diocese government, as she was previously serving as a key advisor to her cousin [[Jason VI, Latin Emperor|Jason, Prince of Youth]], who was governing the territory as Count of the East. Her tenure as Delator lasted until 2001 and was marked by an increase in prosecutions and overall reduction in crime.
In 1996, Tarpeia was appointed to the [[Executive Council (Perateia)|Perateian Executive Council]] with the office of Imperial Delator. As Delator, she was charged with serving as the chief prosecutor and legal advisor to the diocese. This role marked her official entrance into the diocese government, as she was previously serving as a key advisor to her cousin [[Jacobus VI, Latin Emperor|Jason, Prince of Youth]], who was governing the territory as Count of the East. Her tenure as Delator lasted until 2001 and was marked by an increase in prosecutions and overall reduction in crime.
===Party leadership===
===Party leadership===
The resignation of party leader [[Antonius Farsuleius]] in 2010 left a vacancy for Conservative Party leadership. Tarpeia was among the first to announced her intention to run for leader and faced tough opposition from then acting leader Pompilius, and Gregorius Abus. Tarpeia won the first two ballots outright, and became leader. Tarpeia was noted for constant berating questions and harsh opposition of Consul Constantine Otacilius.
The resignation of party leader [[Antonius Farsuleius]] in 2010 left a vacancy for Conservative Party leadership. Tarpeia was among the first to announced her intention to run for leader and faced tough opposition from then acting leader Pompilius, and Gregorius Abus. Tarpeia won the first two ballots outright, and became leader. Tarpeia was noted for constant berating questions and harsh opposition of Praeses Senatus Constantine Otacilius.
===2014 election victory===
===2010 election victory===
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{{main|2010 Latin senatorial election}}
In 2014, a budget crisis resulted in [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Emperor Jason VI Augustus]] calling for a new election. The election cycle lasted from 12 December to 9 March, and Tarpeia focused on addressing what she considered <nowiki>"gross and outrageous spending"</nowiki> by the Progressives and Consul Otacilius. Polling after the speech saw Conservative numbers dip, until Tarpeia promised to not dismantle the SMH in the election cycle's only debate. In her first election as leader, the Optimates also saw massive gains in popular vote and earned an additional 74 seats, which boosted the party to an absolute majority at 341 seats.
In her first election as leader, the Populares also saw massive gains in popular vote and earned an additional 74 seats, which boosted the faction to a majority at 341 seats.


She was subsequently appointed Consul and became Latium's first female consul.
She was subsequently appointed praeses senatus and became the first female to hold the office.
===Policies===
===Policies===
Tarpeia's first act after forming her government was the creation of the Secretary of State for Morality and National Unity, appointing Conservative Senator Thomas Coponius as head of the new ministry. In 2014, Tarpeia and the Conservative government continued to work at their campaign promise of tighter spending, though most of the government's efforts were focused on the enactment of the various acts of the senate that would constitute the Morality Acts. The Morality Acts were passed in stages, with the first being the Protection of Life Act, which further restricted abortion rights. However, this act failed to gain imperial assent. The next act of the Morality Acts is colloquially named the Morality Act. The Morality Act saw the enactment of sodomy laws, and a number of other restrictions on the LGBT community. While not without controversy, Tarpeia enjoyed high popularity for her efforts to reduce spending and 90% approval among her own Conservative base.
Tarpeia's worked with the Emperor to create the Bureau of Morality and Unity after the 2011 senate was seated. In 2014, Tarpeia and the Populares senate continued to work at their campaign promise of tighter spending, though most of the government's efforts were focused on the enactment of the various acts of the senate that would constitute the Morality Acts. The Morality Acts were passed in stages, with the first being the Protection of Life Act, which further restricted abortion rights. However, this act failed to gain imperial assent. The next act of the Morality Acts is colloquially named the Morality Act. The Morality Act saw the re-enactment of sodomy laws, and a number of other restrictions on the LGBT community. While not without controversy, Tarpeia enjoyed high popularity for her efforts to reduce spending and 90% approval among her own Populares base.


Most importantly, Tarpeia continued to support the welfare state in an effort to curb potential socialist incursions, following her predecessors with a policy of [[Wikipedia:State socialism (Germany)|imperial socialism]]. This policy saw an increase in healthcare spending
Most importantly, Tarpeia continued to support the welfare state in an effort to curb potential socialist incursions, following her predecessors with a policy of [[Wikipedia:State socialism (Germany)|imperial care]]. This policy saw an increase in healthcare and social spending.
===Resignation===
===Resignation===
Tarpeia unexpectedly resigned as [[Consul of Latium|Consul]] on 18 February 2016. Tarpeia subsequently retried from public life and returned to her country estate in Ulpiana, northern Latium.
Tarpeia unexpectedly resigned as [[Praeses Senatus]] on 14 March 2015. Tarpeia subsequently retried from public life and returned to her country estate in Ulpiana, northern Latium.
==Personal Life==
==Personal Life==
Tarpeia has been multilingual since early childhood speaking Latin, {{wp|Pontic Greek language|Mysian}} and {{wp|French language|Audonic}} fluently. Speaking of her family in an interview in 2010 during her leadership campaign Tarpeia said that her diverse background had greatly affected her politics and influenced her social policies. She said that her father had been particularly influential over her social policies, describing her father as <nowiki>"disturbed by the destruction of the traditions."</nowiki> She describes herself as very religious, owing that to the influence of her father.
Tarpeia has been multilingual since early childhood speaking Latin, {{wp|Pontic Greek language|Mysian}} and {{wp|French language|Audonic}} fluently. Speaking of her family in an interview in 2010 during her leadership campaign Tarpeia said that her diverse background had greatly affected her politics and influenced her social policies. She said that her father had been particularly influential over her social policies, describing her father as <nowiki>"disturbed by the destruction of the traditions."</nowiki> She describes herself as very religious, owing that to the influence of her father.
===Marriage===
===Marriage===
Tarpeia was married to [[Christopher Ulpius|Duke Christopher Ulpius]], whom she married in June 1990. Christopher was the eldest son of John Ulpius.  They were married in June 1990 at the Pantheon in [[Castellum ab Alba]]. They had three children.
Tarpeia was married to [[John Ulpius]], whom she married in June 1990.  They were married in June 1990 at the Pantheon in [[Castellum ab Alba]]. They had three children.
===Heir to the Dukedom of Haenna===
===Heir to the Dukedom of Haenna===
{{main|Duke of Haenna}}
{{main|Duke of Haenna}}
As the second eldest child of [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]], Tarpeia was not originally in line to inherit her mother's dukedom until her sister, [[Queen Fausta of Burgoy|Fausta]] married then [[Charles VII of Burgoy|Charles, Crown Prince of Burgoy]] on 22 August 1985. After her sister's marriage to Charles, Fausta disclaimed her rights as heir, resulting in Tarpeia becoming heir to the Dukedom of Haenna.  
As the second eldest child of [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]], Tarpeia was not originally in line to inherit her mother's dukedom until her sister, [[Fausta Tarpeia|Fausta]] married then [[William II of Garza|William, Prince of Gavera]] on 22 August 1985. After her sister's marriage to Charles, Fausta disclaimed her rights as heir, resulting in Tarpeia becoming heir to the Dukedom of Haenna.  
==Styles, Titles and Arms==
==Styles, Titles and Arms==
Upon her marriage in 1987, she assumed her husband's courtesy title and the rank of Marchis. In 1988 she became Duchess after the passing of her father-in-law. She was referred to as Duchess Ulpia. She opted to disclaim herself of any of her mother's titles following his death, allowing them to pass to her only son, [[Adrian Ulpius|Adrian]]. Prior to her disclaimer, Tarpeia was heir to her mother's titles as Duchess of Haenna.
Upon her marriage in 1987, she assumed her husband's courtesy title and the rank of Marchis. In 1988 she became Duchess after the passing of her father-in-law. She was referred to as Duchess Ulpia. She opted to disclaim herself of any of her mother's titles following his death, allowing them to pass to her only son, [[Adrian Ulpius|Adrian]]. Prior to her disclaimer, Tarpeia was heir to her mother's titles as Duchess of Haenna.
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|colspan=4|'''''By [[Christopher Ulpius|Duke Christopher Ulpius]] (b. 1962)'''''
|colspan=4|'''''By [[John Ulpius]] (b. 1962)'''''
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| [[Adrian Ulpius]]
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| Married [[Rosa of Garza]]
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| [[Diana Ulpia]]
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|4= 4. Duke Michael Tarpeius
|4= 4. Duke Michael Tarpeius
|5= 5. Pericleia Vitruvia
|5= 5. Pericleia Vitruvia
|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 Tarpeius
|8= 8. Theodosius Tarpeius
|9= 9. Maria Poppaea
|9= 9. Maria Poppaea
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|11= 11. Christina Mocilla
|11= 11. Christina Mocilla
|12= 12. [[John Anicius, Duke of Beroea]]
|12= 12. [[John Anicius, Duke of Beroea]]
|13= 13. [[Joanna I, Latin Empress]]
|13= 13. [[Joanna I Anicia]]
|14= 14. [[Prince Henri, Duke of Épernon]]
|14= 14. [[William II, Elector of Rahdenburg]]
|15= 15. Adalinda of Nyrundy
|15= 15. [[Adalinda of Nyrundy]]
|16= 16. Constantine Tarpeius
|16= 16. Constantine Tarpeius
|17= 17. Valeria Sulpicia
|17= 17. Valeria Sulpicia
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|24= 24. Michael Anicius, Duke of Beroea
|24= 24. Michael Anicius, Duke of Beroea
|25= 25. Sygria Julia
|25= 25. Sygria Julia
|26= 26. [[John XIII of Latium]]
|26= 26. [[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 (19th century)|Diana of Ravenna]]
|30= 30. George VI, Elector of Nyrundy
|30= 30. George VI, Elector of Nyrundy
|31= 31. Ludmilla of Tungria
|31= 31. Ludmilla of Tungria
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of Latin Consuls]]
*[[List of praesides senatus]]
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Latest revision as of 14:56, 29 July 2024

The Magnificent Duchess
Maria Tarpeia
CI IA EE ECA EOV
Maria Tarpeia as Consul.jpg
Consul of the Latin Empire
In office
1 January 2011 – 31 December 2012
Serving with Jacobus VI Claudius
MonarchJacobus VI Claudius
Preceded byThe Duke of Ravenna
Appius Martius
Succeeded byDiana I Anicia
Jacobus VI Claudius
Praeses Senatus
In office
3 January 2011 – 14 March 2015
MonarchJacobus VI Claudius
Preceded byConstantine Otacilius
Succeeded byTheodorus Stilcho
Senate Minority Leader
In office
5 August 2007 – 3 January 2011
MonarchJacobus VI Augustus
Preceded byAntonius Farsuleius
Succeeded byTheodosius Fulvius
Senatorial Leader of the Populares
In office
5 August 2007 – 14 March 2015
Preceded byAntonius Farsuleius
Succeeded byAmantius Martius
President of the University of Haenna
Assumed office
17 June 2019
Vice PresidentStephanus Canidius
Preceded byConstantine Lactucinus
Senator of Latium
Assumed office
1 January 1991
Personal details
Born
Maria Tarpeia Anicia Iuliana Antonia

(1966-07-12) 12 July 1966 (age 58)
Velia, Castellum ab Alba, Latium
Political partyPopulares
Spouse(s)
John Ulpius
(m. 1988; died 2016)
Children3
Parent(s)Constantine Tarpeius
Zoe, Duchess of Haenna
Alma mater

Duchess Maria Tarpeia, CI IA EE ECA EOV (Maria Tarpeia Anicia Iuliana Antonia; b. 12 July 1966) is a prominent Latin noblewoman, politician, and former Praeses Senatus. In addition, she served Leader of the Populares from August 2007 until March 2015. She also held the distinction of being a member of the Emperor's Counsel (IA), which is often bestowed upon particularly eminent lawyers, and members of the legal profession. Tarpeia was a member of the extended imperial family though her mother, Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna.

Tarpeia was the first women to serve as Praeses Senatus, holding office from 2014 to 2016. Her tenure as praeses senatus marked the the first time in over a decade that the Populares held control of the Senate. Her most notable and perhaps controversial legislative acts passed were the Morality Acts of 2014 and 2015; however, the laws were never enforced and eventually repealed in 2018. Tarpeia unexpectedly resigned as praeses in 2015 and retired from public life in 2016. Since 2018 has began making more public appearances and has hinted at standing for the Senate and party leadership once again. In 2019, she became President the University of Haenna.

Early Life and education

Maria Tarpeia was born at Velia House, in Velia, Castellum ab Alba, the eldest child of Duke Constantine Tarpeius and Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna on 12 July 1966. Tarpeia was the second oldest of five, including: Fausta, Rhea, Alexandra, and Silvia. She is an extended member of the Imperial Family, as her mother is a Latin princess by birth. She was named after her maternal grandmother Christina of Rahdenburg.

Tarpeia did not attend formal schooling, and was instead educated by a series of private tutors and governesses. She took lessons from prominent professors and scholars throughout Latium and Belisaria.

She enrolled at Turicum College, at the University of Haenna in 1983, and did not take a gap year. While at Turicum, she participated with the school's college Young Populares, along with debate club and Catholic student organizations. Due to Turicum's proximity to Olympia, Tarpeia regularly visited the nearby Academia Militaris Olympia, and often being seen on the campus with her cousin then Jason, Prince of Youth. Before completing her degree at Turicum, Tarpeia transferred to University of Castellum Iohannes XIII and entered the College of Legal Studies, where she completed her law degree, graduating in 1987.

Legal Career

In summer 1988, Tarpeia earned employment at the Attorney Grievance Commission and Discipline Board where she worked on case prosecuting Latin lawyers for ethical violations. She worked out of the national headquarters office in Castellum.

Political career

Beginnings

Tarpeia announced her intentions to join the Senate, and was placed on the Populares faction list ahead of the 1990 election. On election day, the Populares received 40% of the vote. The 1991 general election saw the Conservatives gaining over 100 seats to earn a majority in the Senate.

She was the chief sponsor of 38 bills, of which 13 became law during her first term in the Senate and was noted for her willingness to work with the National Unionist members in the coalition government. The bills dealt with education, child protection, prescription drug savings, veterans' assistance, road construction and high-tech identity theft. A member of the coalition said, "She was very passionate and was able to achieve more than most freshman backbenchers because of who she was and who her relatives were. It is no mystery why people were more willing to work with her opposed to other members."

Perateian administration

In 1996, Tarpeia was appointed to the Perateian Executive Council with the office of Imperial Delator. As Delator, she was charged with serving as the chief prosecutor and legal advisor to the diocese. This role marked her official entrance into the diocese government, as she was previously serving as a key advisor to her cousin Jason, Prince of Youth, who was governing the territory as Count of the East. Her tenure as Delator lasted until 2001 and was marked by an increase in prosecutions and overall reduction in crime.

Party leadership

The resignation of party leader Antonius Farsuleius in 2010 left a vacancy for Conservative Party leadership. Tarpeia was among the first to announced her intention to run for leader and faced tough opposition from then acting leader Pompilius, and Gregorius Abus. Tarpeia won the first two ballots outright, and became leader. Tarpeia was noted for constant berating questions and harsh opposition of Praeses Senatus Constantine Otacilius.

2010 election victory

Main article: 2010 Latin senatorial election

In her first election as leader, the Populares also saw massive gains in popular vote and earned an additional 74 seats, which boosted the faction to a majority at 341 seats.

She was subsequently appointed praeses senatus and became the first female to hold the office.

Policies

Tarpeia's worked with the Emperor to create the Bureau of Morality and Unity after the 2011 senate was seated. In 2014, Tarpeia and the Populares senate continued to work at their campaign promise of tighter spending, though most of the government's efforts were focused on the enactment of the various acts of the senate that would constitute the Morality Acts. The Morality Acts were passed in stages, with the first being the Protection of Life Act, which further restricted abortion rights. However, this act failed to gain imperial assent. The next act of the Morality Acts is colloquially named the Morality Act. The Morality Act saw the re-enactment of sodomy laws, and a number of other restrictions on the LGBT community. While not without controversy, Tarpeia enjoyed high popularity for her efforts to reduce spending and 90% approval among her own Populares base.

Most importantly, Tarpeia continued to support the welfare state in an effort to curb potential socialist incursions, following her predecessors with a policy of imperial care. This policy saw an increase in healthcare and social spending.

Resignation

Tarpeia unexpectedly resigned as Praeses Senatus on 14 March 2015. Tarpeia subsequently retried from public life and returned to her country estate in Ulpiana, northern Latium.

Personal Life

Tarpeia has been multilingual since early childhood speaking Latin, Mysian and Audonic fluently. Speaking of her family in an interview in 2010 during her leadership campaign Tarpeia said that her diverse background had greatly affected her politics and influenced her social policies. She said that her father had been particularly influential over her social policies, describing her father as "disturbed by the destruction of the traditions." She describes herself as very religious, owing that to the influence of her father.

Marriage

Tarpeia was married to John Ulpius, whom she married in June 1990. They were married in June 1990 at the Pantheon in Castellum ab Alba. They had three children.

Heir to the Dukedom of Haenna

Main article: Duke of Haenna

As the second eldest child of Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna, Tarpeia was not originally in line to inherit her mother's dukedom until her sister, Fausta married then William, Prince of Gavera on 22 August 1985. After her sister's marriage to Charles, Fausta disclaimed her rights as heir, resulting in Tarpeia becoming heir to the Dukedom of Haenna.

Styles, Titles and Arms

Upon her marriage in 1987, she assumed her husband's courtesy title and the rank of Marchis. In 1988 she became Duchess after the passing of her father-in-law. She was referred to as Duchess Ulpia. She opted to disclaim herself of any of her mother's titles following his death, allowing them to pass to her only son, Adrian. Prior to her disclaimer, Tarpeia was heir to her mother's titles as Duchess of Haenna.

Styles

  • 12 December 1965 – 22 August 1990: Lady Maria Tarepia
  • 9 August 1990 – present: The Magnificent Maria Tarpeia

Honors

  •  Latium: Knight of the Order of the Ram Red ribbon bar - general use.svg
  •  Latium: Dame of the Illustrious Order of the Purple Ribbon U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg
  •  Latium: Dame of the Ancient Equestrian Order St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg

Foreign honors

Issue

Name Birth Death Spouse(s)
By John Ulpius (b. 1962)
Adrian Ulpius (1992-07-30) 30 July 1992 (age 32) Married Elena of Ghant
Diana Ulpia (1993-09-12) 12 September 1993 (age 31) Married ; had issue.
Helena Ulpia (1996-01-04) 4 January 1996 (age 28)

Ancestry

See also

Maria Tarpeia
Born: 12 July 1966
Political offices
Preceded by
Antonius Farsuleius 		Senate Minority Leader
2007–2014 		Succeeded by
Theodosius Fulvius
Preceded by
Constantine Otacilius 		Praeses Senatus
2011–2015 		Succeeded by
Alexander Pompilius
Party political offices
Preceded by
Antonius Farsuleius 		Senatorial Leader of the Populares
2007–2015 		Succeeded by
TBD
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