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| Emperor and Autocrat of the East | |
|---|---|
| βασιλεὺς καὶ αὐτοκράτωρ πάσης Ἀνατολῆς | |
Imperial | |
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| Incumbent | |
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| Constantine XII Claudius since 28 February 2015 (alone since 3 November 2016) | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Imperial Majesty |
| Heir apparent | Alexius, Prince of Youth |
| First monarch | Leo III Iovanius (de facto) Gaius Caesar (claimed) |
| Formation | 485 CE |
| Residence | Heraion |
| Appointer | Non-specified, de facto hereditary |
The Perateian emperor, formally known as Emperor and Autocrat of all the East, is the autocratic head of state of Perateia. The reign of Leo III Iovanius in 485 CE is considered the conventional starting date of Perateia and its distinct imperial line seperate from the Latin emperors. Until 1850, the Perateian emperors considered themselves to be the sole, direct legal continuation of the Latin Empire.
The current emperor, Constantine XII Claudius, was acclaimed to the Senate as junior emperor on 28 February 2015. He became sole emperor on 3 November 2016.
History
The Monarchy of Perateia was first established in 485 with the acclimation of Leo III Iovanius as Emperor based out of Perateia. Originally claiming the mantle and title of Latin Emperor, the Perateian monarchy claims its origins with the reign of Gaius Caesar. However, 485 CE is the most widely accepted start date of the Perateian monarchy when Latin prince Leo Iovanius was proclaimed Emperor in Leonople. The split resulted in the Perateian emperor in Leonople assuming control of large swaths of eastern Latin territory.
While Latin in origin from its start, the Perateian monarchy and state centered on Leonople became more oriented towards the local [Greek] language and customs, though maintaining Latin state structures of court and government. It wasn't until 1850 that the Perateian emperors ceased to claim its status as the continuation of the Latin Empire. However, the state, and by extension the monarchy and its people, continue to refer to Perateia as [word implying Latin] and the Emperor as [Caesar of Alba?].
Role in government
The emperor rules as an absolute monarch, serving as the commander-in-chief of the military, head of the church, and head of government. He controls state finances, and appoints and dismisses state officers. In practice, however, many of these duties are delegated to a number of trusted ministers who compose the Synedrion. The Synedrion is the chief body through which the emperor rules and handles matters of state importance, such as foreign affairs, domestic policy, and so on.
The emperor must afford the Senate the right to consultation, but is chiefly an advisory body.
As head of the church, the emperor is afforded the power to appoint and remove key church officials. This chiefly includes the Ecumenical Patriarch. Since 1964, this power of appointment over church officials is typically delegated to the Ecumenical Synod, pending imperial approval.
Since 1964, the Perateian emperor is concurrently the Latin emperor. Imperial duties are carried out by the Mesazon in the emperor's absence.
Succession
Succession to the Perateian throne is de jure unspecified, with the requirement of Senate acclimation in order to ascend to the throne. In practice, succession is largely hereditary due to the regular practice of an emperor raising his eldest son as junior emperor. In the modern era since the personal union with Latium, the junior emperor reigns from Leonople.
Titles and style
The title of all emperors from 485 and the reign of Leo III saw the official title of the emperor as "Augustus" and the names Imperator Caesar attached to each emperor. This practice continued until the reign of Michael II in 757, which saw the introduction of the title of Basileus (Gr. Βασιλεύς) with Augustus being reduced to a minor title. The addition of Autokrator soon followed, with the Emperor's title being that of Emperor and Autocrat of the [people name]. In the Latin west, this was commonly referred to as King or Emperor of the Perateians, or Emperor of the East.
From the 9th century until the 19th century, the title of the [Emperor's name] in Christ, Emperor and Autocrat of the [people name]. The long form title was [Emperor name] in Christ, Emperor and Autocrat of the [people name], and of all the East, Porphyrogennetos, First Venerable One, Bridger of Seas, Master of the Periclean and of the Ozeros, Sovereign Ruler and Lord of the Scipian Provinces and the lands in between, Protector and Defender of the Faith.
The common title since 1850 is Emperor and Autocrat of the East.
