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{{WIP}} {{Region icon Aurorum}} | {{WIP}} {{Region icon Aurorum}} | ||
{{Infobox former country | {{Infobox former country | ||
|native_name = ''Elbgaubund'' | |native_name = ''Elbgaubund'' | ||
|conventional_long_name = Elbgau Confederation | |conventional_long_name = Elbgau Confederation | ||
|common_name = | |common_name = | ||
|era = | |era = 1781–1793 | ||
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|event_start = [[Mascylla#Slow coordination|Congress of Rehnern]] | |event_start = [[Mascylla#Slow coordination|Congress of Rehnern]] | ||
|date_start = 20 December | |date_start = 20 December | ||
|year_start = | |year_start = 1777 | ||
|event_end = Treaty of Langquaid | |event_end = Treaty of Langquaid | ||
|date_end = 18 May | |date_end = 18 May | ||
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|date_event1 = | |date_event1 = | ||
|event2 = Constitution adopted | |event2 = Constitution adopted | ||
|date_event2 = 8 January | |date_event2 = 8 January 1781 | ||
|event3 = [[ | |event3 = [[War of the Five Kings]] | ||
|date_event3 = | |date_event3 = 1789–1793 | ||
|event4 = | |event4 = | ||
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|image_flag = Elbgau Confederacy flag.png | |image_flag = Elbgau Confederacy flag.png | ||
|flag_alt = Merchant and war ensign ( | |flag_alt = Merchant and war ensign (1785–1793) | ||
|image_flag2 = <!-- Second flag --> | |image_flag2 = <!-- Second flag --> | ||
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|flag = Merchant and war ensign ( | |flag = Merchant and war ensign (1785–1793) | ||
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|flag_type = Merchant and war ensign ( | |flag_type = Merchant and war ensign (1785–1793) | ||
|flag2_type = <!-- Displayed text for link under flag2. Default "Flag" --> | |flag2_type = <!-- Displayed text for link under flag2. Default "Flag" --> | ||
|image_coat = Emblem of the Elbgau Confederation.png | |image_coat = Emblem of the Elbgau Confederation.png | ||
|coa_size = 100px | |coa_size = 100px | ||
|coat_alt = | |coat_alt = [[Coat of arms of Mascylla|Coat of arms]] | ||
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|image_map = [[File:Elbgau Confederacy in 1757 map.png|240px]] | |image_map = [[File:Elbgau Confederacy in 1757 map.png|240px]] | ||
|image_map_alt = | |image_map_alt = | ||
|image_map_caption = The Elbgau Confederation upon its establishment in | |image_map_caption = The Elbgau Confederation upon its establishment in 1785: member states in green, remaining Mascyllary states in light green | ||
|image_map2 = | |image_map2 = [[File:Map of the Elbgau Confederation 1789.png|240px]] | ||
|image_map2_alt = | |image_map2_alt = | ||
|image_map2_caption = | |image_map2_caption = | ||
|capital = Langquaid <small>( | |capital = Langquaid <small>(1785–87)</small><br>Augusthal <small>(1787–1793)</small> | ||
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|national_motto = | |national_motto = | ||
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|religion = {{wp|Christianity|Semitarism}} | |religion = {{wp|Christianity|Semitarism}} | ||
|demonym = | |demonym = | ||
|currency = Mascyllary ''Unionsthaler'' ( | |currency = Mascyllary ''Unionsthaler'' (1785–1790)<br>[[Mascyllary Karning]] (1790–1793) | ||
<!-- Titles and names of the first and last leaders and their deputies --> | <!-- Titles and names of the first and last leaders and their deputies --> | ||
|leader1 = [[ | |leader1 = [[Monarchy of Mascylla#List|Lucas I]] | ||
|leader2 = | |leader2 = | ||
|leader3 = | |leader3 = | ||
|leader4 = | |leader4 = | ||
|year_leader1 = | |year_leader1 = 1785–1793 | ||
|year_leader2 = | |year_leader2 = | ||
|year_leader3 = | |year_leader3 = | ||
|year_leader4 = | |year_leader4 = | ||
|title_leader = President of the ''[[Kingdom of Aldia|Präsidialmacht]]'' | |title_leader = President of the ''[[Kingdom of Aldia|Präsidialmacht]]'' | ||
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<!-- Area and population of a given year --> | <!-- Area and population of a given year --> | ||
|stat_year1 = | |stat_year1 = 1790 | ||
|stat_area1 = | |stat_area1 = | ||
|stat_pop1 = | |stat_pop1 = 22,830,150 | ||
|stat_year2 = | |stat_year2 = | ||
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|stat_area5 = | |stat_area5 = | ||
|stat_pop5 = | |stat_pop5 = | ||
|today = {{flag|Mascylla}}<br>{{flag|Temaria}} | |today = {{flag|Cuthland}}<br>{{flag|Mascylla}}<br>{{flag|Temaria}} | ||
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The '''Elbgau Confederation''' ({{wp|German laguage|Hesurian}}: ''Elbgaubund''), also referred to as the '''Elbgau Confederacy''' or '''North Mascyllary Confederation''' ({{wp|German language|Hesurian}}: ''Nordmaskillischer Bund'') was a [[Mascylla|Mascyllary]] {{wp|Federal state|federal}} {{wp|association}} of initially | The '''Elbgau Confederation''' ({{wp|German laguage|Hesurian}}: ''Elbgaubund''), also referred to as the '''Elbgau Confederacy''' or '''North Mascyllary Confederation''' ({{wp|German language|Hesurian}}: ''Nordmaskillischer Bund'') was a [[Mascylla|Mascyllary]] {{wp|Federal state|federal}} idiosyncratic {{wp|association}} of initially 11 {{wp|sovereign state|sovereign states}} from its establishment by the Congress of Rehnern on 20 December 1777 until its dissolution by the Treaty of Langquaid on 18 May 1793. Although in essence a {{wp|confederacy}} of states of equal stance, it was militarly, politically and economically dominated by the [[Kingdom of Aldia]], the confederation's largest and most powerful member state. | ||
Following its creation, the confederation became a vehicle for states, most notably Aldia itself, to bring about the Mascyllary unification which was ultimately reached by the outcome of the [[War of the Five Kings]]; and by the dissolution of the confederation in light of its succeeding [[Mascyllary Kingdom]], again under Aldian supervision and control, as a unified {{wp|nation state}}. While attempts had been made by Adwhin to establish a counterweight to the confederation with the remaining neutral Mascyllary states, efforts proved fruitless and led to a dramatic rise in tensions between Aldia and Adwhin. Furthermore, the rapid decline of the [[First Cuthish Empire]] destabilized the delicate {{wp|balance of powers}} of Mascylla. | |||
Today, most historians consider the Elbgau Confederation to be a mere puppet or instrument of Aldia, ineffective and indecisive in enforcing its own political views in favor of an Aldian vision of Mascyllary unification. However, it is seen as a major milestone of Mascyllary unification both politically, but also economically (via the North Mascyllary Customs Union (''Nordmaskillischer Zollverein'') in the 1760s) and to a broader extent, socially, embodying a symbol of unity among its member states. It was also among the first proto {{wp|democracy|democracies}} in Mascyllary history and many of its institutional features are still | The confederation remained largely ambiguous and indecisive when it was first founded, but gradually gained political traction when its federal constitution, the Langquaid Constitution (''Langquaider Reichsverfassung'') was approved by its member states on 16 September 1777 after the [[First Cutho-Mascyllary War]]. [[Aldia|Aldian Kings]] [[Kingdom of Aldia|Albert Frederick II]] and [[Kingdom of Aldia|Albert William I]] recognized the opportunity for their country to claim the inherent right to unify Mascylla by advocating for a renewal of the confederation's scope. Subsequently, the Elbgau Confederation became a pivotal and influential Mascyllary institution, and due to Aldia's significance in the confederation Albert William's successor [[Monarchy of Mascylla#List|Lucas I]] were awarded the position of {{wp|head of state}} as President of the ''Bundespräsidium'', ''{{wp|de facto}}'' exercising full control over the confederation. Federal law could only be enabled by the approval of the Federal Senate (''Bundesrat'') composed of elected or appointed envoys of the member states, and the integrity of the {{wp|constitution}} remained untouchable. | ||
Today, most historians consider the Elbgau Confederation to be a mere puppet or instrument of Aldia, ineffective and indecisive in enforcing its own political views in favor of an Aldian vision of Mascyllary unification. However, it is seen as a major milestone of Mascyllary unification both politically, but also economically (via the North Mascyllary Customs Union (''Nordmaskillischer Zollverein'') in the 1760s) and to a broader extent, socially, embodying a symbol of unity among its member states. It was also among the first proto {{wp|democracy|democracies}} in Mascyllary history and many of its institutional features are still reflected in the [[Politics of Mascylla|Crowned Republic's political system]] today. | |||
[[Category:Mascylla]][[Category:History of Mascylla]] | [[Category:Mascylla]][[Category:History of Mascylla]] | ||
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Elbgau Confederation Elbgaubund | |
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| 1777–1793 | |
 Merchant and war ensign (1785–1793)
 Coat of arms
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 The Elbgau Confederation upon its establishment in 1785: member states in green, remaining Mascyllary states in light green | |
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| Capital | Langquaid (1785–87) Augusthal (1787–1793) |
| Common languages | Hesurian · Cuthish · Waldish · Temarian · Valimian · Cuthish · Falian |
| Religion | Semitarism |
| Government | Federal association of Mascyllary sovereign states |
| President of the Präsidialmacht | |
• 1785–1793 | Lucas I |
| Legislature | Federal Senate (Bundessenat) |
| Historical era | 1781–1793 |
| 20 December 1777 | |
• Constitution adopted | 8 January 1781 |
| 1789–1793 | |
• Treaty of Langquaid | 18 May 1793 |
| Population | |
• 1790 | 22,830,150 |
| Currency | Mascyllary Unionsthaler (1785–1790) Mascyllary Karning (1790–1793) |
| Today part of |  Cuthland Mascylla Temaria |
The Elbgau Confederation (Hesurian: Elbgaubund), also referred to as the Elbgau Confederacy or North Mascyllary Confederation (Hesurian: Nordmaskillischer Bund) was a Mascyllary federal idiosyncratic association of initially 11 sovereign states from its establishment by the Congress of Rehnern on 20 December 1777 until its dissolution by the Treaty of Langquaid on 18 May 1793. Although in essence a confederacy of states of equal stance, it was militarly, politically and economically dominated by the Kingdom of Aldia, the confederation's largest and most powerful member state.
Following its creation, the confederation became a vehicle for states, most notably Aldia itself, to bring about the Mascyllary unification which was ultimately reached by the outcome of the War of the Five Kings; and by the dissolution of the confederation in light of its succeeding Mascyllary Kingdom, again under Aldian supervision and control, as a unified nation state. While attempts had been made by Adwhin to establish a counterweight to the confederation with the remaining neutral Mascyllary states, efforts proved fruitless and led to a dramatic rise in tensions between Aldia and Adwhin. Furthermore, the rapid decline of the First Cuthish Empire destabilized the delicate balance of powers of Mascylla.
The confederation remained largely ambiguous and indecisive when it was first founded, but gradually gained political traction when its federal constitution, the Langquaid Constitution (Langquaider Reichsverfassung) was approved by its member states on 16 September 1777 after the First Cutho-Mascyllary War. Aldian Kings Albert Frederick II and Albert William I recognized the opportunity for their country to claim the inherent right to unify Mascylla by advocating for a renewal of the confederation's scope. Subsequently, the Elbgau Confederation became a pivotal and influential Mascyllary institution, and due to Aldia's significance in the confederation Albert William's successor Lucas I were awarded the position of head of state as President of the Bundespräsidium, de facto exercising full control over the confederation. Federal law could only be enabled by the approval of the Federal Senate (Bundesrat) composed of elected or appointed envoys of the member states, and the integrity of the constitution remained untouchable.
Today, most historians consider the Elbgau Confederation to be a mere puppet or instrument of Aldia, ineffective and indecisive in enforcing its own political views in favor of an Aldian vision of Mascyllary unification. However, it is seen as a major milestone of Mascyllary unification both politically, but also economically (via the North Mascyllary Customs Union (Nordmaskillischer Zollverein) in the 1760s) and to a broader extent, socially, embodying a symbol of unity among its member states. It was also among the first proto democracies in Mascyllary history and many of its institutional features are still reflected in the Crowned Republic's political system today.