Tomias Hapson
Tomias Hapson | |
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| 1st President of Zamastan | |
| In office October 28th, 1804 – October 28th, 1821 | |
| Succeeded by | Avi Taures |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1772 Maple Canal, Zian, Zamastan |
| Died | October 28, 1821 (Age: 49) Tofino |
| Manner of death | Assassination, shot to death |
| Nationality | Zamastanian |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
Tomias Hapson was the 1st President of Zamastan, serving 17 years from October 28th, 1804 until his assassination on the 17th year anniversary of the founding of Zamastan on October 28th, 1821. He was one of the leaders of the Zamastan War of Independence alongside Avi Taures. Before the rebellion, Hapson was born a slave, his parents brought to Zamastan from Skith decades before his birth. Avi Taures was an abolitionist who helped free Hapson and helped him start his slave rebellion. Hapson was one of the Founding Fathers of Zamastan alongside Taures, Henry Tiller, and Thomas Pétion.
As president, he set many examples and forward precedents on modern day politicians. His presidency was also known for his military conquests, foundations of infrastructure, and his setting of diplomatic relations. He was assassinated by Reginald Isser, a man who was certain Zamastan was headed towards a dictatorship.