Jacobus VI Claudius

Jacobus VI Claudius
Duke of Adrianople
Latin Emperor Perateian Emperor
Reign	29 July 1993 – present
Acclamatio	29 July 1993
Predecessor	Diana I Anicia
Co-emperors	See list Diana I Anicia (1993–present) Leo X Claudius (1993–1997) Constantine XX Claudius (since 2015)
Born	(1962-12-15) 15 December 1962 Palatium Aureum, Palatine, Castellum ab Alba
Spouse	Stephania Pinaria (m. 1987)
Issue Among others	Juturna Orinbere (ill.) Larunda Orinbere (ill.) Maria, Crown Princess of Dakmoor Constantine XX Claudius Violant Claudia de Aultavilla (ill.) Princess Leona Selene, Duchess of Saivres
Full name Gaius Claudius Anicius Sabinus Iacobus Peterus Iacaerus Hadrianus Regnal name Imperator Gaius Claudius Anicius Sabinus Anicius Iacobus Peterus Iacaerus Hadrianus Caesar Augustus
Dynasty	Claudius
Father	Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople
Mother	Diana I Anicia
Religion	Imperial Church (Catholicism)
Education	Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis Academia Pescia Academia Militaris Olympia

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.

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

• Belfras: Excellent Collar of the order of Arbe
• Lyncanestria: Grand Cordon and Star of the Most Excellent Order of the Imperial Lion <imgur w="50">RdM1gc8.png</imgur> September 1997
• Kostritz: Knight Grand Cross of the Ducal Order of Kostritz
• Petra: Knight of the Order of the Holy Lance
• Rahdenburg: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Rahdenburg
• Sydalon: Knight of the Order of the White Lion

Dynastic honors

• House of Hazaraspid: Knight of the Order of the Senmurv
• House of Philes: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Golden Bee
• House of Kordvatsi: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Griffin

Arms

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		Martin, Crown Prince of Dakmoor; had issue.
Constantine XX Claudius	(1992-11-15) 15 November 1992		Adela of Ghant; had issue.
Princess Leona	(1994-10-31) 31 October 1994		Paul of Keld; had issue.
Selene, Duchess of Saivres	(1997-03-22) 22 March 1997		Audric, Duke of Saivres; had issue.
By Princess Sibylla of Sydalon
Violant Claudia de Aultavilla	(1993-08-18) 18 August 1993		Married Edgar Galan; had issue

Ancestry

Ancestors of Jacobus VI Claudius

16. Peter Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 8. Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 17. Leona Tullia 4. Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 18. Gwyddawg, King of Gaemar 9. Princess Isobel of Gaemar 19. Princess Celeste of Montgisard 2. Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 20. Duke Aurelius Martius 10. Duke Constantine Martius 21. Amantia Stilicho 5. Valentia Martia 22. Eusebius Rasinius 11. Eusebia Rasinia 23. Maria Rasinia 1. Jacobus VI Claudius 24. Michael XIV Anicius 12. John X Anicius 25. Eirene Orontina 6. Constantine XIX Anicius 26. John XIII Anicius 13. Joanna I Anicia 27. Princess Alexandra of Ghant 3. Diana I Anicia 28. Henry V, Elector of Rahdenburg 14. William II, Elector of Rahdenburg 29. Diana of Ravenna 7. Christina of Rahdenburg 30. George VI, Elector of Nyrundy 15. Adalinda of Nyrundy 31. Ludmilla of Tungria

See Also

• List of Latin monarchs

Jacobus VI Claudius House of 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