Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople

The Illustrious Chief Prefect The Duke of Adrianople CI EE EAA MCG ECC MCC ESM
Consul of Latium
In office 29 January 1947 – 23 July 1963
Monarch	Diana Augusta
Preceded by	John Arrius
Succeeded by	Josephus Verrucosus
Master of Offices
In office 19 April 1945 – 31 October 1976
Monarch	Diana Augusta
Preceded by	Flavian Appuleius
Succeeded by	Stephan Junius
Master of Soldiers
In office 19 April 1945 – 2 April 1970
Preceded by	Georgius Papinianus
Succeeded by	Justinus Vetilius
Senate Minority Leader
In office 22 August 1942 – 13 April 1945
Monarch	Diana Augusta
Preceded by	Flavian Appulei
Succeeded by	The Duke of Rhenus
Senator of Latium
In office 3 May 1920 – 31 October 1976
4th Latin Ambassador to Garza
In office 22 February 1924 – 1 June 1929
Monarch	Marius IV
Preceded by	Jordanes Egnatius
Succeeded by	Constantine Ranius
Personal details
Born	Gaius Claudius Nero Iason Felix Alexander 18 May 1895 Adrianople, Latium
Died	31 October 1976(1976-10-31) (aged 81) Palatine, Castellum
Political party	Independent
Spouse	Isabella of Thapse (m. 1921)
Relations	Claudii dynasty
Children	5 (inc. Leo X Claudius)
Alma mater	Olympia
Military service
Allegiance	Latium
Branch/service	Latin Army
Years of service	1911–1951
Rank	Chief Prefect
Battles/wars	1920 War 2nd West Scipian War 3rd West Scipian War Social War Gelonian War of Independence

Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople, EE EAA MCG ECC MCC ESM (Gaius Claudius Nero Iason Felix Alexander; 18 May 1895 – 31 October 1976), was a Latin noble, general, statesman, and one of the leading political and military figures in Latium during the 20th century.

Born in 1895, Claudius was the eldest son of Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople and Princess Isobel of Gaemar. Claudius was a male-line member of Claudii dynasty. Under an alternative succession to the Latin throne, Claudius would have been Emperor Jason X. His first government appointment was as Latin Ambassador to Garza, serving from 1924 until 1929. He was rumored to have been selected for the posting due to lobbying by his grandfather.

Claudius first served as Centurion in the Latin military from 1927 until 1933, with a military tribunate in 1933 onward. He was promoted directly from Tribune to Legate in 1937, a position he served in until the Social War. In 1945 he was appointed Chief Prefect of Imperial Latin Armed Forces during the Social War, by Diana I, Latin Empress in the wake of the April 1945 coup. During the Social War, Claudius quickly led Imperial forces to a string of victories in the surrender of Castellum, Pola and Ravenna. The war ended in 1949 following the Battle of Alexandria and the capture or death of members of the Social Republic high command. Claudius also served as Caretaker Consul from 1946 until 1955, securing victory over the Social Republic. He served in the Senate from 1920 until his death in 1976. Over the span of his career, Claudius remains the only individual to the offices of Consul, Master of Offices, and Master of Soliders simultaniously. He remains the longest serving individual of all three key offices.

Claudius is known as one of the greatest Latins of the 20th century for his actions at the onset of the Social War in support of the Imperial cause. Though not without controversy, Claudius was widely criticized for his poor and often brutal treatment of POWs, including captured offices and leaders of opposing forces.

Early Life and Education

Gaius Claudius Nero Iason Felix Alexander was born 18 May 1895 at Palatium Supranio in Adrianople to Theodosius Claudius and his wife Isobel of Gaemar. Claudius had two older sisters, Anna and Maria, and 7 younger siblings, Agnes, Gamina, Michael, Marcus, Joanna, Philippa, and Basilia. He is a direct male-line descendant of Emperor Philip I, the first Catholic Latin Emperor. Under an alternative succession to the Latin throne, Claudius would have been Emperor Jason VI. He was baptized by Archbishop George Balventius of Castellum at Sacra Basilica de Angeli Gabriel on 2 June 1895. He was reportedly cherished by his grandfather.

Claudius was primarily educated at home, upon the direction of his grandfather, by private tutors in Adrianople. Most of his early lessons consisted of history, language, literature, music and later warfare. From 1912 until 1916, Claudius was sent to Alexandria where he was a member of the Imperial Court of John XIII. His father was a prominent author of a series of books on Latin politics, including "Who Govern's Latium" and "Modern Latin Politics."

Marriage and Issue

The Duke married Latin noblewoman Isabella of Thapse, in 1923. They had five children:

• Maria Claudia (1925–2003); married Karlus I of Ottonia. Had issue.
• Jacinta Claudia (1927–2003); married TBD. Had issue.
• Leo X Claudius (1929–1997); married Diana I, Latin Empress, 1952. Had issue.
• Isidorus Claudius (b. 1932); married Campana Vitruvia. Had issue.
• Theodora Claudia (b. 1935); married Danel, Lord of Dain. Had issue.

Styles, titles, honors and arms

• 1 June 1930 – 31 October 1976: His Grace The Duke of Adrianople

His full titles and styles were: His Grace, Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople, Duke of Tolosa, Marchis of Philadelphia, Count of Corcyra, Count of Colonia Julia, Viscount of Aarhusium, High Lord of Gelonia, Lord of Oea, Lord of Olympia, Lord of Durolipons, Master of the Aventine, and Hereditary Prefect of the West, Propraetor of Adrianople and the counties adjacent.

National decorations

• Latium: Knight of the Most Noble Order of St. Maria
• Latium: Member of the Order of the Civic Crown
• Latium: Member of the Order of the Grass Crown
• Latium: Knight of the Sacred Order of Golden Eagle
• Latium: Knight Ancient Equestrian Order

Dynastic decorations

• 1 June 1927 Grand Master of the Order of the Golden Fleece

Foreign decorations

• Sydalon: Knight Commander of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
• Order of the Sacred Chalice: Member of the Order of the Sacred Chalice
• Belfras: Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Andrew (KCSA)
• Belfras: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Michael (KCM)

See also

• House of Claudius