Josiah Elliott
Josiah Robert Elliott | |
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 Josiah Elliot's Presidential portrait, 1986 | |
| 31st President of Zamastan | |
| In office September 22nd, 1986 – September 22nd, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Cassious Castovia |
| Succeeded by | Elijah Daniels |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 2, 1921 Tregueux, Tregueux, Zamastan |
| Died | December 16th, 2021 (aged 100) White Rock, Jade, Zamastan |
| Citizenship | Zamastanian |
| Nationality | Zamastanian |
| Political party | Green Liberal Party (Zamastan) |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Domestic partner | Vanessa Elliott |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | University of Duncan |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Zamastan |
| Branch/service | Zamastanian Army |
| Years of service | 1943-1956 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | First Danaska War World War |
Josiah Robert Elliott (April 2, 1921 – December 16, 2021) was a Zamastanian politician, soldier, and attorney who served as the 31st President of Zamastan from 1986 until 1990. Elliott was born and raised in Tregueux, where he established a legal career after serving with distinction in the Zamastanian Army during the First Danaska War and the World War. Following a stint as the appointed Tregueux Provincial Attorney, he won election to Congressional Hall in 1978. He served as chairman of the Liberal National Committee from 1978 to 1982 and chairman of the Finance Committee from 1982 to 1986. Elliott ran against Cassious Castovia in 1986, beating the incumbant president as he promised to end the conflict in Vulkaria. However, Elliott inherited the war and continued to commit troops to the conflict. While he won a second two-year term in 1988, his approval ratings plummetted as the war became more unpopular, and he was replaced on the ticket by fellow GLP politician David Macentire. However, Progressive Party candidate Elijah Daniels went on to win the presidency and end the war.
Elliott remained active in politics following his presidency, returning to Congressional Hall as a senator in 1991. He retired from public office in 1999. He continued supporting liberal politicians in their campaigns for President, endorsing Abram Mullen and Camren Ellison throughout their administrations even as renewed conflict broke out in Vulkaria. He also backed Cain Blackwater in all of his unsuccessful presidential campaigns against returned-candidate Cassious Castovia. In 2012, Elliott successfully advocated Senate passage of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act. Elliott passed away at the age of 100 on December 16th, 2021.