Arthur I of Treseymia
| Arthur I | |
|---|---|
| Southern Emperor | |
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| King of Treseymia | |
| Reign | 9 May - 26 August 1108 |
| Coronation | 12 May 1108 |
| Predecessor | New position |
| Regent | Charles the Brave |
| Baron of Carmingley | |
| Reign | 26/29 February 1091 - 9 May 1108 |
| Predecessor | Gilbert Highditch |
| Successor | Position abolished |
| Born | 9 January 1042 Thornby |
| Spouse | Eleanna (m. 1058, d. 1100) |
| Father | Godwin of Quatham |
| Mother | Elfwine Robertsdauter |
'Arthur I of Treseymia (Arthur Godwinson; 9 January 1042 - 26 August 1108) was the King of Treseymian from his proclamation on 9 May 1108 until his death at Lympsbury Bridge. He was one of the agitated pretenders during the late reign of the High Emperor Rufus, and the culmination of the anger that was shed during the economic recession of the early 12th century led him to revolt against Alexander II's rule.
Early life
Arthur I was born in 9 January 1042 in Thornby, Treseymshire. Not much is known about his early life. His father was Godwin, the Earl of Quatham, a position so powerful that if the incumbent were to show signs of strength, they would inherit a second-in-command title. His mother was part of the farming persuasion at the time. Growing up in rural provincial Treseymshire was hard at the time, and therefore they married him off by arranging a marriage with his herder partner Eleanna.
In around summer 1072 he enlisted into the High Imperial army. He would serve duties until he was relieved in the late 1080s. His wife Eleanna convinced him to return back to Treseymshire and on the 26 or 29 February 1091 his ailing father elevated Arthur to become the Baron of Carmingley.
Baronship
During his baronship he developed an unusual relationship with the villagers of the small port town. Seeing the death of Eleanna as a "burden lifted", he would apparently have an illicit affair with a young townswoman. After this was learnt by his father, he revoked his title. After Godwin died in 1101 the new earl returned him to his position, and he continued to rule there.
In summer 1106 the economic crisis surrounding Rufus' death caused Arthur to forfeit his monetary gains over the years. He bribed Thomas Reginaldson, Imperial tax collector for the south with a small army retinue to prevent him from giving his little money left to the coffers of the High Priest. After the Flavian war ended, alleged controversies of illegal mining done under under Alexander II would be interpreted as a violation of his feudal sovereignty.
Revolt
On 9 May