James, 6th Earl of Amin
| His Excellency, the Right Honourable
James Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Born | James Macowain Taylor 29 May 1997 Aminburgh, Erin Kingdom of Vionna |
| Title | Earl of Amin |
| Tenure | 17 June 2015 - Incumbent |
| Other titles | Baron Elinmylly, Thegn of Denkilly Castle |
| Nationality | Vionnan (Erin) |
| Residence | Aminburgh Castle |
| Offices | Governor-General of Owaya |
| Predecessor | Lord Owain Taylor |
| Occupation | Colonial Official, Soldier |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Vionna-Frankenlisch |
| Branch |  Imperial Army |
| Years of service | 2015 - present |
| Rank | Brigadier |
Lord James Taylor, 6th Earl of Amin, is a Vionnan nobleman, soldier and colonial official. He is currently serving as Governor-General of the Colony of Owaya and has been in this position since August 2018. Appointed to the position of Governor-General at the age of 21, he is the youngest person to serve as such in the Frankenlischian Empire and Commonwealth. Born in 1997, James ascended to the the Earldom of Amin in 2015 upon the death of the previous Earl, his father Owain.
Early Life
Born in Aminburgh on 29th May 1997, James is the eldest son of Lord Owain Taylor and his wife Lady Aisling. Crippled by service in the Prodavan War, James' father spent most of his time at Aminburgh or at Court and ensured his son received a good education. Initially tutored at Aminburgh Castle, the family's primary residence, James entered Royal Cunaris School at age 6. Passing his exams with flying colours, James left Royal Cunaris on his twelth birthday and was invested as Baron Elinmylly - one of his father's secondary titles. James then attended Falscraf for three years and, against his father's wishes, joined the Imperial Army and entered ISC, Donaldia as a prospective officer. He finished his education by correspondence course.
Career
Military Career
James Taylor enlisted officially in the Imperial Army on 1st June 2015, three days after his 15th birthday. As the youngest Officer Cadet, he was grouped with the Third Order cadets despite good performance in his entry exam. As part of Bexketh Company, Taylor was facing the two-year basic course as a prospective infantry officer. On 17th June, only seventeen days into training, Taylor received the news that his father had died suddenly. He turned down the opportunity to honourably leave Donaldia but took a week's leave to attend the funeral of his father and his investiture as the 6th Earl. Though his ascension to the title meant he could expect military patronage from Court and the Duchess of Erin, Taylor insisted on finishing his ISC course legitimately and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion, Royal Erin Regiment, on 1st June 2017.
Taylor's service with the Royal Erin Regiment did not last long. He joined up with C Company of the 3rd Battalion at the end of June. At the time, C Company was on colonial station in Kenega and Taylor had to be flown out. C Company's posting in Kenega ended in November when it was replaced by the battalion's Light Company and Taylor returned to Vionna-Frankenlisch with them. On Christmas Day 2017, Taylor was appointed to the rank of Brigadier in the Imperial Army by the Services Appointments Committee and left his company. He remained unattached until his civil appointment.
Civil Career
Relegated to the Reserve List, Taylor returned to Aminburgh to administrate his lands. He involved himself in local government and charity projects along with his younger sisters, Hannah and Mary.
Family
Awards, Titles, and Promotions
Awards
- Order of the Colony of Owaya, 1st Class - Awarded 29th May 2022
Titles and Honorifics
- Lord James Taylor - Birth, 29th May 1997
- Lord James Taylor, Baron Elinmylly - Title bestowed (granted by Owain, 5th Earl of Amin), 29th May 2012
- Lord James Taylor, 6th Earl of Amin - Ascended to title, 17th June 2015
Military Promotions
- Officer Cadet - Imperial Staff College - 1st June 2015 (enlisted)
- Second Lieutenant - 3rd Battalion, Royal Erin Regiment - 1st June 2017 (commissioned)
- Brigadier - 25th December 2017 (appointed)