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'''Alexis V''' is the current reigning monarch of [[Velikoslavia]]. His reign began on May 8, | '''Alexis V''' is the current reigning monarch of [[Velikoslavia]]. His reign began on May 8, 2003 after the death of his father [[Nicholas II of Velikoslavia|Nicholas II]]. Alexis' coronation was held four days after the death of his father. The early days of his rule were handled mainly by [[Prime Minister of Velikoslavia|Prime Minister]] [[Alexander Repnin]]. | ||
Alexis is the eldest of | Alexis is the eldest of five children and was born in 1989. He received his education at [[Gilded Academy for Boys]] and moved onto [[Grand University]], where he was educated as his father's firstborn. Though unable to finish his education before his coronation, Alexis went back soon after assuming the title of Tsar and completed a masters degree in economics, where he graduated fifth in his class of fifty. He began to function in the station of his office at the age of 22 soon after his graduation where his first major engagement was to commission a new hospital. Alexis married [[Theodora, Grand Princess of Mesogeia]] in 2007. His first child, Paul, was born in 2008 almost a year after his wedding. | ||
Alexis has been known as a sensible | Alexis has been known as a much more sensible ruler than his father, famously lacking his extremely hot temper and iron fist. Alexis has left the vast majority of domestic policy making in the hands of the [[Grand Synod of Velikoslavia]], stepping in rarely on extremely controversial issues. He has most notably introduced improvements to infrastructure in many poorer areas of Velikoslavia as well as granting greater benefits to those serving in the [[Grand Velikoslavian Armed Forces]]. Alexis is a popular monarch with the common man, having applied public money to numerous projects that make life better for commoners. | ||
==Early Life and Education== | ==Early Life and Education== | ||
Alexis was born January 12, 1989 during an unseasonably wet year at the [[Silver Palace]] in the Glass Hall. | Alexis was born January 12, 1989 during an unseasonably wet year at the [[Silver Palace]] in the Glass Hall. Nicholas officially announced his son's name on live television across the nation as Alexis, ''"for he will receive the guidance of the great monarchs of old"''. Upon his naming, his father publicly proclaimed him as the accepted and rightful heir to the Sapphire Throne of the all Ludic Peoples. Following his birth, the Grand Feast of New Life was held across the nation for five days in a national celebration. Alexis spent the first six weeks of his life with his mother before she turned him over to the care of a governess at the Palace, where he spent the first two years. He was baptized officially into the line of succession at one year of age, per tradition. | ||
==Reign== | ==Reign== | ||
Alexis began to reign at 14 years of age but left many of his initial duties of managing court to [[ | Alexis began to reign at 14 years of age but left many of his initial duties of managing court to [[Alexander Repnin]], who was Prime Minister under the rule of Nicholas II. He did little in his initial years besides complete his education. Alexis approved his first act of policy at 15, which was a military reform aimed at increasing pay for those serving in the hostile climates of Eastern Velikoslavia. | ||
By age 22, he had began to take on the reigns of government. | By age 22, he had began to take on the reigns of government. In 2011, Alexis authorized funds for repairs of the [[Cathedral of Saint Peter]] located in [[Somensk]]. He formed a government committee comprised of the Synod Tax Committee and several key officials and instituted several key changes to the tax code. {{wp|Sales tax}} was waived on certain key necessities like water and specific food categories. Though income tax and sales taxes were slightly raised, all tax rates were nationally standardized and collection systems were streamlined with multiple methods to pay taxes. It is estimated that the tax system and tax collection efficiency increased by 14% after the reforms were implemented. Local rulers and councils were also given more freedom to make individual decisions that didn't necessarily need to be approved by higher officials. | ||
In 2017, Alexis introduced further improvements to the [[Pauper Housing Program]], renovating some of the more run down complexes and providing increased funding for putting the unemployed to work. | |||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
As Tsesarevich, Alexis was to be future | As Tsesarevich, Alexis was to be future Tsar and his life was always under great public scrutiny. As a boy attending an all boys boarding school, he had little in the way of relationships with women throughout his {{wp|primary school|primary}} and {{wp|secondary school|secondary}} years. TAlexis' younger years were somewhat wild. When he was 13, he was discovered running through the courtyard of the boarding school naked, which he claimed had been a dare from a classmate. When caught by a staff, he was taken before his father who scolded him harshly. This was one of the many "dares" his school friends would give him that he would carry out. The "daredevil prince" was the subject of several tabloid articles in which his various dares were detailed. In an interview with the tabloid ''[[Fate]]'' he stated that he wished his father could have lived longer so he could have enjoyed more of his youth but stated he had no regrets about inheriting the throne. | ||
===Courtships=== | ===Courtships=== | ||
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| Tsar of Velikoslavia (more...) | |||||
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| Tsar of Velikoslavia | |||||
| Reign | May 8, 2003 – present | ||||
| Coronation | May 8, 2003 | ||||
| Predecessor | Nicholas II | ||||
| Heir apparent | Paul, Tsesarevich of Velikoslavia | ||||
| Magistros | XXX | ||||
| House Ivanov | |||||
| Reign | May 8, 2003 – Present | ||||
| Born | 7 May 1989 Onsk, Velikoslavia | ||||
| Spouse | Theodora, Grand Princess of Mesogeia (m. 2007) | ||||
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| House | House of Ivanov | ||||
| Father | Nicholas II | ||||
| Mother | Frederica of Silingia | ||||
| Religion | Velikoslavian Orthodox Church | ||||
Alexis V is the current reigning monarch of Velikoslavia. His reign began on May 8, 2003 after the death of his father Nicholas II. Alexis' coronation was held four days after the death of his father. The early days of his rule were handled mainly by Prime Minister Alexander Repnin.
Alexis is the eldest of five children and was born in 1989. He received his education at Gilded Academy for Boys and moved onto Grand University, where he was educated as his father's firstborn. Though unable to finish his education before his coronation, Alexis went back soon after assuming the title of Tsar and completed a masters degree in economics, where he graduated fifth in his class of fifty. He began to function in the station of his office at the age of 22 soon after his graduation where his first major engagement was to commission a new hospital. Alexis married Theodora, Grand Princess of Mesogeia in 2007. His first child, Paul, was born in 2008 almost a year after his wedding.
Alexis has been known as a much more sensible ruler than his father, famously lacking his extremely hot temper and iron fist. Alexis has left the vast majority of domestic policy making in the hands of the Grand Synod of Velikoslavia, stepping in rarely on extremely controversial issues. He has most notably introduced improvements to infrastructure in many poorer areas of Velikoslavia as well as granting greater benefits to those serving in the Grand Velikoslavian Armed Forces. Alexis is a popular monarch with the common man, having applied public money to numerous projects that make life better for commoners.
Early Life and Education
Alexis was born January 12, 1989 during an unseasonably wet year at the Silver Palace in the Glass Hall. Nicholas officially announced his son's name on live television across the nation as Alexis, "for he will receive the guidance of the great monarchs of old". Upon his naming, his father publicly proclaimed him as the accepted and rightful heir to the Sapphire Throne of the all Ludic Peoples. Following his birth, the Grand Feast of New Life was held across the nation for five days in a national celebration. Alexis spent the first six weeks of his life with his mother before she turned him over to the care of a governess at the Palace, where he spent the first two years. He was baptized officially into the line of succession at one year of age, per tradition.
Reign
Alexis began to reign at 14 years of age but left many of his initial duties of managing court to Alexander Repnin, who was Prime Minister under the rule of Nicholas II. He did little in his initial years besides complete his education. Alexis approved his first act of policy at 15, which was a military reform aimed at increasing pay for those serving in the hostile climates of Eastern Velikoslavia.
By age 22, he had began to take on the reigns of government. In 2011, Alexis authorized funds for repairs of the Cathedral of Saint Peter located in Somensk. He formed a government committee comprised of the Synod Tax Committee and several key officials and instituted several key changes to the tax code. Sales tax was waived on certain key necessities like water and specific food categories. Though income tax and sales taxes were slightly raised, all tax rates were nationally standardized and collection systems were streamlined with multiple methods to pay taxes. It is estimated that the tax system and tax collection efficiency increased by 14% after the reforms were implemented. Local rulers and councils were also given more freedom to make individual decisions that didn't necessarily need to be approved by higher officials.
In 2017, Alexis introduced further improvements to the Pauper Housing Program, renovating some of the more run down complexes and providing increased funding for putting the unemployed to work.
Personal life
As Tsesarevich, Alexis was to be future Tsar and his life was always under great public scrutiny. As a boy attending an all boys boarding school, he had little in the way of relationships with women throughout his primary and secondary years. TAlexis' younger years were somewhat wild. When he was 13, he was discovered running through the courtyard of the boarding school naked, which he claimed had been a dare from a classmate. When caught by a staff, he was taken before his father who scolded him harshly. This was one of the many "dares" his school friends would give him that he would carry out. The "daredevil prince" was the subject of several tabloid articles in which his various dares were detailed. In an interview with the tabloid Fate he stated that he wished his father could have lived longer so he could have enjoyed more of his youth but stated he had no regrets about inheriting the throne.
Courtships
Children
Marriage to
Public perception and character
Titles, styles, honors and arms
Upon assuming the throne, Alexis assumed the full titles of the Sapphire Throne. He is known as: Alexis the Fifth, Tsar of the Velikoslavian Empire, Set Apart by God, High King of the Telerians, Ruler of All Ludz, Rightful Ruler of All Ludic Lands, Grand Prince of Kollavik, Grand Duke of Ustengrav, Ruler of the Lands of the East, Christ's Most Favored, Supreme Commander of the Velikoslavian Armada, Chief Representative of the People, He Who Commands a Thousand Horses, Captain of the Hosts, Highest Honored Ruler".
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Orders and Decorations
Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle the First-Called - High Grandee
Order of the Tower and the Sword - Grand Collar
Order of the Iron Lance - First Son of Nicholas II
Order of Telerian Lords - Lord
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Foreign decorations
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Issue
| Name | Birth | Death | Notes |
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| By Grand Princess Theodora of Mesogeia (married Velikograd Cathedral 12 May 2007) | |||
| Tsesarevich Paul of Velikoslavia | 1 May 2008 | ||
| Tsarevich Nicholas of Velikoslavia | 15 June 2010 | ||
| Tsarevich Michael of Velikoslavia | 9 October 2012 | ||
| Tsarevna Maria of Velikoslavia | 12 August 2014 | ||
| Tsarevna Maria of Velikoslavia | 16 April 2017 | ||