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| honorific-prefix = Her Grace
| honorific-prefix         = The Magnificent Duchess
| name = Dowager Duchess of Vindobona
| name                     = Maria Tarpeia
| honorific-suffix = [[Emperor's Council of Latium|CI]] [[Judiciary of Latiun#Emperor's Counsel|IA]] EE OSI CSM EOV
| honorific-suffix         = [[Emperor's Council of Latium|CI]] [[Judiciary of Latium#Emperor's Counsel|IA]] [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Latium#Orders of chivalry|EE]] [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Latium#Orders of chivalry|ECA]] [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Latium#Dynastic of chivalry|EOV]]
| image = Maria Tarpeia as Consul.jpg
| image                   = Maria Tarpeia as Consul.jpg
| image_size = 220px
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| office = [[Consul of Latium]]
| office                   = [[Consul of Latium|Consul of the Latin Empire]]
| term_start = 9 March 2014
| term_start               = 1 January 2011
| term_end = 18 February 2016
| term_end                 = 31 December 2012
| monarch = [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason VI Augustus]]
| monarch                 = [[Jacobus VI Claudius]]
| deputy = Nicander Propicius
| alongside                = Jacobus VI Claudius
| predecessor = [[Constantine Otacilius]]
| predecessor             = [[Victor, Duke of Ravenna|The Duke of Ravenna]]<br>[[Appius Martius]]
| successor = [[Alexander Pompilius]]
| successor                = [[Diana I Anicia]]<br>Jacobus VI Claudius
| office2 = [[Master of Offices]]<br>[[Emperor's Council of Latium#Great Officers of State|Count of the Chancery]]
| office2                  = [[Praeses Senatus]]
| term_start2 =22 March 1998
| term_start2             = 3 January 2011
| term_end2 = 1 February 2000
| term_end2               = 14 March 2015
| monarch2 = [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason VI Augustus]]
| monarch2                 = Jacobus VI Claudius
| predecessor2 =[[Florentine Verrucosus|The Lord Verrucosus of Gerasa]]
| predecessor2             = [[Constantine Otacilius]]
| successor2 = [[Michael Pinarius, Duke of Capena|The Duke of Capena]]
| successor2               = [[Theodorus Stilcho]]
| office3 = [[Minority leaders of the Latin Senate|Senate Minority Leader]]
| office3                 = [[Minority leaders of the Latin Senate|Senate Minority Leader]]
| term_start3 = 5 August 2010
| term_start3             = 5 August 2007
| term_end3 = 9 March 2014
| term_end3               = 3 January 2011
| monarch3 = [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason VI Augustus]]
| monarch3                 = Jacobus VI Augustus
| 1blankname3 = Consul
| predecessor3             = Antonius Farsuleius
| 1namedata3 = [[Constantine Otacilius]]
| successor3               = Theodosius Fulvius
| predecessor3 = Antonius Farsulei
| office4                 = [[Populares|Senatorial Leader of the Populares]]
| successor3 = Theodosius Fulvio
| term_start4             = 5 August 2007
| office4 = [[Conservative and Imperial Party|Leader of the Conservative Party]]
| term_end4               = 14 March 2015
| term_start4 = 5 August 2010
| predecessor4             = [[Antonius Farsuleius]]
| term_end4 = 18 February 2016
| successor4               = [[Amantius Martius]]
| predecessor4 = [[Antonius Farsuleius]]
| office5                 = [[University of Haenna|President of the University of Haenna]]
| successor4 = [[Alexander Pompilius]]
| term_start5             = 17 June 2019
| office5 =[[Emperor's Council of Latium#Magisterial Offices|Aedile]]<br>[[Emperor's Council of Latium#Magisterial Offices|First Magistrate]]
| term_end5               =  
| term_start5 = 15 January 1996
| monarch5                 =  
| term_end5 = 12 March 1998
| vicepresident5          = [[Stephanus Canidius]]
| monarch5 = {{ubl|[[Diana Augusta]]|[[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason VI Augustus]]}}
| predecessor5             = Constantine Lactucinus
| 1blankname5 = Consul
| successor5               =  
| 1namedata5 = Justin Seius
| office6                 =  
| predecessor5 = Konstantinos Goulas
| term_start6             =  
| successor5 = Thomas Pacurarus{{Collapsed infobox section begin|{{wp|Shadow Cabinet|Spokesperson}} positions}}
| term_end6               =
| office6 = Conservative Party Spokesperson for Justice
| 1blankname6              =  
| term_start6 = 17 June 2006
| 1namedata6              =  
| term_end6 = 5 August 2010
| predecessor6            =  
| leader6 = Antonius Farsulei
| successor6              =  
| predecessor6 = Marcus Domitius
| office8                 = [[Senate of Latium|Senator of Latium]]
| successor6 = Florian Aebutius
| term_start8             = 1 January 1991
| office7 = Conservative Party Spokesperson for the Treasury
| term_end8               =
| term_start7 = 22 October 2002
| term_start9              =
| term_end7 = 17 June 2006
| term_end9                =  
| leader7 = Felix Caeparius
| birth_date               = {{birth date and age|1966|7|12|df=y}}
| predecessor7 = George Egnatius
| birth_place             = Velia, [[Castellum ab Alba|Castellum ab Alba]], [[Latium]]
| successor7 = Diana Balventia{{Collapsed infobox section end}}
| death_date               =  
| office8 = [[Senate of Latium|Senator]]
| death_place             =  
| term_start8 = 1 January 1991
| birthname               = Maria Tarpeia Anicia Iuliana Antonia
| term_end8 = 18 February 2016
| spouse                   = {{marriage| [[Christopher Ulpius|Duke Christopher Ulpius]]|22 August 1988|19 July 2016|end=d.}}
| birth_date = 12 December 1965
| party                   = [[Populares]]
| birth_place = Velia, [[Castellum ab Alba|Castellum]] , [[Latium]]
| children                 = 3
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2016|12|6|1965|12|12|df=y}}
| parents                 = [[Constantine Tarpeius]]<br>[[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna|Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]]
| death_place = Castellum, Latium
| alma_mater               = {{ubl|St. Michael's College|[[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII#Constituent colleges|College of Legal Studies, Castellum]] <small>({{wp|Master of Laws|LD}})</small>}}
| birthname = Maria Tarpeia Anicia Iuliana Antonia
| nationality = Latin
| spouse ={{marriage| [[Christopher Ulpius, 19th Duke of Vindobona]]|22 August 1988|19 July 2016|end=d.}}
| party = [[Conservative and Imperial Party|Conservative]]
| children = 5
|parents           = [[Constantine Tarpeius, 2nd Duke of Haenna]]<br>[[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna|Princess Zoe of Latium]]
| alma_mater = {{ubl|St. Michael's College|[[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII#Constituent colleges|College of Legal Studies, Castellum]] <small>({{wp|Master of Laws|LD}})</small>}}
}}
}}
'''Duchess Maria Tarpeia''', <small>[[Emperor's Council of Latium|CI]] [[Judiciary of Latium#Emperor's Counsel|IA]] EE ECA EOV</small> (''Maria Tarpeia Anicia Iuliana Antonia''; b. 12 July 1966) is a prominent Latin noblewoman, politician, and former [[Praeses Senatus]]. In addition, she served Leader of the [[Populares]] from August 2007 until March 2015. She also held the distinction of being a member of the Emperor's Counsel (IA), which is often bestowed upon particularly eminent lawyers, and members of the legal profession. Tarpeia was a member of the extended imperial family though her mother, [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]].


'''Maria Tarpeia, Dowager Duchess of Vindobona''', <small>[[Emperor's Council of Latium|CI]] [[Judiciary of Latium#Emperor's Counsel|IA]] EE OSI CSM EOV</small> (''Maria Tarpeia Anicia Iuliana Antonia''; 12 December 1965 – 6 December 2016), commonly known as '''Countess of Rutupiae''', or Maria Rutupaie, throughout her political career, was a prominent Latin politician and noble, former [[Consul of Latium]]; serving from March 2014 to February 2016. In addition, she served Leader of the [[Conservative and Imperial Party|Conservative Party]] from August 2010 until February 2016. A distinguished legal mind, she previously served as an active member while continuing to hold a place on the [[Emperor's Council of Latium|Emperor's Council]]. She also holds the distinction of being a member of the Emperor's Counsel (IC), which is often bestowed upon particularly eminent lawyers, and members of the legal profession. Tarpeia was a member of the extended imperial family though her mother, [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]].
Tarpeia was the first women to serve as Praeses Senatus, holding office from 2014 to 2016. Her tenure as praeses senatus marked the the first time in over a decade that the Populares held control of the [[Senate of Latium|Senate]]. Her most notable and perhaps controversial legislative acts passed were the Morality Acts of 2014 and 2015; however, the laws were never enforced and eventually repealed in 2018. Tarpeia unexpectedly resigned as praeses in 2015 and retired from public life in 2016. Since 2018 has began making more public appearances and has hinted at standing for the Senate and party leadership once again. In 2019, she became President the [[University of Haenna]].
 
Tarpeia became Latium's first ever female Consul, as well as the first [[Peerages in Latium|peer]] or heir to a peerage to become Consul since 1948, following the [[Latin general election, 2014|2014 general election]]. It was the first time in over a decade that the Conservatives held control of the government. The 2014 snap elections were called following a financial crisis, Tarpeia immediately passing legislation to focus on balancing the budget. Her consulship was noted for a heavy shift to the right, with an attempt to create the office of Magistrate for Morality and National Unity. Her most notable and perhaps controversial legislative acts passed were the Morality Acts of 2014 and 2015.  
 
Tarpeia resigned from the Consulship after serving for nearly two and a half years, after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Tarpeia was reported to have been in Castellum prior to the surrender of the city during the [[Latin succession crisis of 2016|2016 succession crisis]], it was later announced that she was discovered to have died at some point during the exchange of the city.
==Early Life and education==
==Early Life and education==
Maria Tarpeia was born at the Velia House, in Velia, [[Castellum ab Alba]], the eldest child of [[Constantine Tarpeius, 2nd Duke of Haenna]] and Princess Imperial Zoe on 12 December 1965 at the Palace of Augustus in [[Castellum]]. Her parents initially met in Utica where they were kept for the duration of the Social War. Tarpeia was the second oldest of four children, [[Queen Fausta of Burgoy|Fausta]], [[Alexandra Tarpeia|Alexandra]], and [[Silvia Tarpeia|Silvia]]. She is a relative of the Imperial Household, with her mother being a Latin princess. She was named after her maternal grandmother [[Princess Marie Christine of Épernon]].
Maria Tarpeia was born at Velia House, in Velia, [[Castellum ab Alba]], the eldest child of [[Constantine Tarpeius|Duke Constantine Tarpeius]] and [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]] on 12 July 1966. Tarpeia was the second oldest of five, including: [[Queen Fausta of Burgoy|Fausta]], [[Rhea Tarpeia|Rhea]], [[Alexandra Tarpeia|Alexandra]], and [[Silvia Tarpeia|Silvia]]. She is an extended member of the Imperial Family, as her mother is a Latin princess by birth. She was named after her maternal grandmother [[Christina of Rahdenburg]].


Tarpeia attended St. Michael's Primary School in Castellum for the earliest years of her schooling, later finishing her primary education at St. Augustine's in Rutupiae. She would continue her secondary education at St. Augustine's, before returning to St. Michael's Preparatory in Castellum. She achieved A grades in history and philosophy.
Tarpeia did not attend formal schooling, and was instead educated by a series of private tutors and governesses. She took lessons from prominent professors and scholars throughout Latium and Belisaria.  


She enrolled at St. Michael's College (not affiliated with St. Michael's Preparatory) for university, a small private university located in the unitary authority of Olympia. In university, she participated with the school's college conservative student organization, along with debate club and Catholic student organizations. She regularly visited Olympia, often being seen on the campus of Olympia Military Academy where her cousin [[Jason Augustus|Jason]] was attending. Before completing her degree at St. Michael's, Tarpeia transferred to [[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII]] and entered the College of Legal Studies, where she completed her law degree, graduating in 1987.
She enrolled at Turicum College, at the [[University of Haenna]] in 1983, and did not take a gap year. While at Turicum, she participated with the school's college Young Populares, along with debate club and Catholic student organizations. Due to Turicum's proximity to Olympia, Tarpeia regularly visited the nearby [[Academia Militaris Olympia]], and often being seen on the campus with her cousin then [[Jacobus VI Augustus of Latium|Jason, Prince of Youth]]. Before completing her degree at Turicum, Tarpeia transferred to [[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII]] and entered the College of Legal Studies, where she completed her law degree, graduating in 1987.
==Legal Career==
==Legal Career==
In summer 1988, Tarpeia earned employment at the Attorney Grievance Commission and Discipline Board where she worked on case prosecuting Latin lawyers for ethical violations. She worked out of the national headquarter's office in Castellum and later Castellum.  
In summer 1988, Tarpeia earned employment at the Attorney Grievance Commission and Discipline Board where she worked on case prosecuting Latin lawyers for ethical violations. She worked out of the national headquarters office in Castellum.  
==Political career==
==Political career==
===Beginnings===
===Beginnings===
Tarpeia announced her intentions to challenge the incumbent, Lucius Bassus, also a member of the Conservative. In the primary election, Bassius received 49.2% of the vote and Tarpeia won 50.2%. Bassius immediately called for a recount, which determined that Vindobona had actually gained 51% of the votes and earned the chance to sit for the Orestias constituency. Bassius chose to challenger her in the general election as a member of [[National Democratic Party (Latin State)|National Democrats]]. On election day, Tarpeia received 58% of the vote and defeated the Liberal candidate, Thomas Pangratiu at 37% and Bassius earning 3%. The 1991 general election saw the Conservatives gaining over 100 seats, forming a coalition with the National Unionist Party.  
Tarpeia announced her intentions to join the [[Senate of Latium|Senate]], and was placed on the [[Populares]] faction list ahead of the 1990 election. On election day, the Populares received 40% of the vote. The 1991 general election saw the Conservatives gaining over 100 seats to earn a majority in the Senate.  


She was the chief sponsor of 38 bills, of which 13 became law during her first term in the Senate and was noted for her willingness to work with the National Unionist members in the coalition government. The bills dealt with education, child protection, prescription drug savings, veterans' assistance, road construction and high-tech identity theft. A member of the coalition said, <nowiki>"She was very passionate and was able to achieve more than most freshman backbenchers because of who she was and who her relatives were. It is no mystery why people were more willing to work with her opposed to other members."</nowiki>
She was the chief sponsor of 38 bills, of which 13 became law during her first term in the Senate and was noted for her willingness to work with the National Unionist members in the coalition government. The bills dealt with education, child protection, prescription drug savings, veterans' assistance, road construction and high-tech identity theft. A member of the coalition said, <nowiki>"She was very passionate and was able to achieve more than most freshman backbenchers because of who she was and who her relatives were. It is no mystery why people were more willing to work with her opposed to other members."</nowiki>
===Cabinet ministry===
===Perateian administration===
in 1996, Tarpeia was appointed to the [[Cabinet of the Latin Empire|cabinet]] position to serve as Aedile. As Aedile, she worked closely with the Attorney General, and developed the nations overall strategy on criminal justice, penal policy and rehabilitation. The Group of Ten affair brought an end to her first ministry, which saw the Conservative government collapse after the resignation of implicated members of the leadership.
In 1996, Tarpeia was appointed to the [[Executive Council (Perateia)|Perateian Executive Council]] with the office of Imperial Delator. As Delator, she was charged with serving as the chief prosecutor and legal advisor to the diocese. This role marked her official entrance into the diocese government, as she was previously serving as a key advisor to her cousin [[Jacobus VI, Latin Emperor|Jason, Prince of Youth]], who was governing the territory as Count of the East. Her tenure as Delator lasted until 2001 and was marked by an increase in prosecutions and overall reduction in crime.
===Emperor's Council appointment===
After the collapse of the [[Justin Seius|Seius consulship]], Tarpeia was appointed [[Emperor's Council of Latium|#Great Officers of State|Lord President and Lord High Chancellor of the Emperor's Council]] by [[Jason Augustus|Emperor Jason VI Augustus]], replacing his brother-in-law, [[Florentine Verruscosi|Florentine Verruscosi, Lord Verruscosi of Gerasa]]. Tarpeia became the first woman to serve as Lord President or Lord High Chancellor. She resigned from both offices in February 2000 in protest of Emperor Jason VI Augustus's divorce and subsequent remarriage to [[Marsella Atmos]]
===Party leadership===
===Party leadership===
[[File:Countess Rutupiae speaking to supporters.jpg||200px|thumb|right|The Countess Rutupiae speaking to supporters on the campaign trail, 2015.]]
The resignation of party leader [[Antonius Farsuleius]] in 2010 left a vacancy for Conservative Party leadership. Tarpeia was among the first to announced her intention to run for leader and faced tough opposition from then acting leader Pompilius, and Gregorius Abus. Tarpeia won the first two ballots outright, and became leader. Tarpeia was noted for constant berating questions and harsh opposition of Praeses Senatus Constantine Otacilius.
The resignation of party leader [[Antonius Farsulei]] in 2010 left a vacancy for Conservative Party leadership. Tarpeia was among the first to announced her intention to run for leader and faced tough opposition from then acting leader Pompilius, and Gregorius Abus. Tarpeia won the first two ballots outright, and became leader. Tarpeia was noted for constant berating questions and harsh opposition to the government of Consul Constantine Otacilius over the growing concerns regarding the national budget and runaway spending. In her first and only shadow cabinet, she created the office of Conservative Party Spokesperson for Morality and National Unity as a response to discussions of the Otacilius government considering a secularization bill.  
===2010 election victory===
===2014 election victory===
{{main|2010 Latin senatorial election}}
{{main|Latin general election, 2014}}
In her first election as leader, the Populares also saw massive gains in popular vote and earned an additional 74 seats, which boosted the faction to a majority at 341 seats.
In 2014, a budget crisis resulted in [[Jason Augustus|Emperor Jason VI Augustus]] calling for a snap election. The election cycle lasted from 12 December to 9 March, and Tarpeia focused on addressing what she considered <nowiki>"gross and outrageous spending"</nowiki> by the Progressives and Consul Otacilius. However, in a campaign speech near the city of Utica, Tarpeia briefly addressed plans to dismantle and privatize the [[Sanitas Ministerium National (Latium)|SMH]]. Polling after the speech saw Conservative numbers dip, until Tarpeia promised to not dismantle the SMH in the election cycle's only debate. In her first election as leader, Tarpeia won her own constituency in a landslide, earning over 74% of the vote. Her Conservatives also saw massive gains, earning an additional 74 seats, which boosted the party to an absolute majority at 341 seats.
 
She was subsequently appointed praeses senatus and became the first female to hold the office.
===Policies===
Tarpeia's worked with the Emperor to create the Bureau of Morality and Unity after the 2011 senate was seated. In 2014, Tarpeia and the Populares senate continued to work at their campaign promise of tighter spending, though most of the government's efforts were focused on the enactment of the various acts of the senate that would constitute the Morality Acts. The Morality Acts were passed in stages, with the first being the Protection of Life Act, which further restricted abortion rights. However, this act failed to gain imperial assent. The next act of the Morality Acts is colloquially named the Morality Act. The Morality Act saw the re-enactment of sodomy laws, and a number of other restrictions on the LGBT community. While not without controversy, Tarpeia enjoyed high popularity for her efforts to reduce spending and 90% approval among her own Populares base.


She was asked to form a government by [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Emperor Jason VI Augustus]], and became Latium's first female consul.
Most importantly, Tarpeia continued to support the welfare state in an effort to curb potential socialist incursions, following her predecessors with a policy of [[Wikipedia:State socialism (Germany)|imperial care]]. This policy saw an increase in healthcare and social spending.
===Morality Acts===
Tarpeia's first act after forming her government was the creation of the Secretary of State for Morality and National Unity, appointing Conservative Senator Thomas Coponius as head of the new ministry. In 2014, Tarpeia and the Conservative government continued to work at their campaign promise of tighter spending, though most of the government's efforts were focused on the enactment of the various acts of the senate that would constitute the Morality Acts. The Morality Acts were passed in stages, with the first being the Protection of Life Act, which further restricted the circumstances under which abortions could be given in Latium, setting the allowable standards to include protection of the mother's life, in some instances of rape. The next act of the Morality Acts is colloquially named the Morality Act. The Morality Act saw the enactment of sodomy laws, and a number of other restrictions on the LGBT community. While not without controversy, Tarpeia enjoyed high popularity for her efforts to reduce unnecessary spending and 90% approval among her own Conservative base.
===Resignation===
===Resignation===
Tarpeia unexpectedly resigned as [[Consul of the Latin Empire|Consul]] on 18 February 2016, disclosing that she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Tarpeia announced that she was diagnosed in January by her personal physician, but believed she could continue to serve. Tarpeia returned to Vindobona and Villa d'Ulpia after her resignation, and remained there until November.
Tarpeia unexpectedly resigned as [[Praeses Senatus]] on 14 March 2015. Tarpeia subsequently retried from public life and returned to her country estate in Ulpiana, northern Latium.
==Personal Life==
==Personal Life==
===Family===
Tarpeia has been multilingual since early childhood speaking Latin, {{wp|Pontic Greek language|Mysian}} and {{wp|French language|Audonic}} fluently. Speaking of her family in an interview in 2010 during her leadership campaign Tarpeia said that her diverse background had greatly affected her politics and influenced her social policies. She said that her father had been particularly influential over her social policies, describing her father as <nowiki>"disturbed by the destruction of the traditions."</nowiki> She describes herself as very religious, owing that to the influence of her father.
Tarpeia has been multilingual since early childhood speaking Latin, {{wp|Griko dialect|Byzantic}} and {{wp|English languale|Anglic}} fluently. Speaking of her family in an interview in 2010 during her leadership campaign Tarpeia said that her diverse background had greatly affected her politics and influenced her social policies. She said that her father had been particularly influential over her social policies, describing her father as <nowiki>"disturbed by the destruction of the traditions."</nowiki> She was very religious, owing that to the influence of both her father and mother.
===Marriage===
===Marriage===
Tarpeia was married to [[Christopher Ulpius, 19th Duke of Vindobona]], whom she married in June 1988. Christopher was the eldest son of John, 18th Duke of Vindobona, and held the title of Marchis Volaterrae at the time of their marriage. They first met in 1987 after each's parents agreed to a betrothal. They were married in June 1988 at the Temple of Saint Michael in [[Castellum ab Alba]]. They had five children.
Tarpeia was married to [[Christopher Ulpius|Duke Christopher Ulpius]], whom she married in June 1990. Christopher was the eldest son of John Ulpius. They were married in June 1990 at the Pantheon in [[Castellum ab Alba]]. They had three children.
===Heir to the Duchy of Haenna===
===Heir to the Dukedom of Haenna===
As the second eldest child of [[Constantine Tarpeius, 2nd Duke of Haenna]], Tarpeia was not originally in line to inherit her father's duchy until her sister, [[Queen Fausta of Burgoy|Fausta]] married then [[Charles VII of Burgoy|Crown Prince Charles of Burgoy]] on 22 August 1985. After her sister's marriage to Charles, Fausta disclaimed her rights as heir, resulting in Tarpeia becoming heir to the Duchy of Haenna.
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As the second eldest child of [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]], Tarpeia was not originally in line to inherit her mother's dukedom until her sister, [[Fausta Tarpeia|Fausta]] married then [[Charles VII of Burgoy|Charles, Crown Prince of Burgoy]] on 22 August 1985. After her sister's marriage to Charles, Fausta disclaimed her rights as heir, resulting in Tarpeia becoming heir to the Dukedom of Haenna.  
In June 2016, Tarpeia's father, [[Constantine Tarpeius, 2nd Duke of Haenna]] passed away, leaving her as heir to his estate, lands and titles. On 27 June of the same year, she disclaimed herself, allowing the titles to pass to her eldest son Justin, whom also disclaimed himself. The titles finally passed to her second son, George, who became the 3rd Duke of Haenna on 28 June 2016. On 18 July 2016, her husband Christopher was murdered, leaving his titles to their oldest son, Justin.
===Religion===
Tarpeia was a devout {{wp|Roman Catholic Church|Fabrian Catholic}}, and stated in numerous interviews that her faith deeply impacts her daily life as well as political decisions. She and her family primary attended mass at Hagia Maria basilica in Castellum when visiting the capital, and primarily attended St. Paul's Basilica in Asturica, just outside of their home in Vindobona.
===Death===
==Styles, Titles and Arms==
==Styles, Titles and Arms==
As a descendant of Constantine XIX, through her mother, Princess Zoe, Tarpeia is afforded the titles and honors that a member of the Imperial Household are afforded. Upon her marriage in 1987, she assumed her husband's courtesy title and the rank of Marchis. In 1988 she became Duchess after the passing of her father-in-law. She was most often referred to as <nowiki>"Countess Rutupiae"</nowiki>, though was regularly referred to as Duchess of Vindobona. She opted to disclaim herself of any of her father's titles following his death, allowing them to pass to her second born son, George. Prior to her disclaimer, Tarpeia was heir to her father's titles as Duke of Haenna, which afforded her the courtesy title of ''The Countess Rutupiae''. Following the death of her husband in mid-July 2016, earned the courtesy title of The Dowager Duchess of Vindobona, which she held under her own death in December of the same year.  
Upon her marriage in 1987, she assumed her husband's courtesy title and the rank of Marchis. In 1988 she became Duchess after the passing of her father-in-law. She was referred to as Duchess Ulpia. She opted to disclaim herself of any of her mother's titles following his death, allowing them to pass to her only son, [[Adrian Ulpius|Adrian]]. Prior to her disclaimer, Tarpeia was heir to her mother's titles as Duchess of Haenna.
===Styles===
===Styles===
*'''12 December 1965 – 22 August 1985:''' ''Lady'' Maria Tarepia
*'''12 December 1965 – 22 August 1990:''' ''Lady'' Maria Tarepia
*'''22 August 1985 – 15 June 1988:''' Countess of Rutupiae
*'''9 August 1990 – present:''' ''The Magnificent'' Maria Tarpeia
*'''15 June 1988 – 9 August 1988:''' Countess of Rutupiae and Marchioness of Volaterrae
*'''9 August 1988 – 27 June 2016:''' ''Her Grace'' Countess Rutupiae and Duchess of Vindobona
*'''27 June 2016 – 19 July 2016:''' ''Her Grace'' The Duchess of Vindóbona
*'''19 July 2016 – 6 December 2016:''' ''Her Grace'' The Dowager Duchess of Vindóbona
===Honors===
===Honors===
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the Empire [[File:Army Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|50px]]  
*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame of the Illustrious Order of the Purple Ribbon [[File:U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|50px]]  
*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame of the Ancient Equestrian Order [[File:St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame of the Ancient Equestrian Order [[File:St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame of the Most Noble Order of St. Maria [[File:Order of the Most Holy Annunciation BAR.svg|50px]]
===Foreign honors===
===Foreign honors===
* {{flag|Lyncanestria}}: [[Order of Saint Robert|Dame of the Order of Saint Robert]] <imgur w="50">wzk2ZxW.png</imgur> <small>27 December 2015</small>
* {{flag|Lyncanestria}}: [[Order of Saint Robert|Dame of the Order of Saint Robert]] <imgur w="50">wzk2ZxW.png</imgur> <small>27 December 2015</small>
* {{flag|Sydalon}}: Dame Commander of the Order of the Holy Lance [[File:Mauriziana_BAR.svg|50px]] <small>30 September 2015</small>
* {{flag|Sydalon}}: Dame of the Order of the Holy Lance [[File:Cavaliere SSML BAR.svg|50px]] <small>30 September 2015</small>
==Issue==  
==Issue==  
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Spouse(s)
! Spouse(s)
|-
|-
|colspan=4|'''''By [[Christopher Ulpius, 19th Duke of Vindobona]] (b. 1962)'''''
|colspan=4|'''''By [[Christopher Ulpius|Duke Christopher Ulpius]] (b. 1962)'''''
|-
| [[Theodora Ulpia]]
| {{birth date and age|1989|8|9|df=y}}
|
|Married [[Prince Andrik of Draakurr]].
|-
|-
| [[Justin Ulpius, 20th Duke of Vindobona]]
| [[Adrian Ulpius]]
| {{birth date and age|1992|5|1|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1992|7|30|df=y}}
|
|
|Married [[Filippa of Messenia]]
| Married [[Rosa of Garza]]
|-
| George Ulpius-Tarpeius, 3rd Duke of Haenna
| 22 November 1994
| {{death date and age|2016|12|3|1994|11|22|df=y}}
|Never married; had no issue.
|-
|-
| [[Adrian Ulpius-Tarpeius, 4th Duke of Haenna]]
| [[Diana Ulpia]]
| {{birth date and age|1996|8|30|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1993|9|12|df=y}}
|
|
|
|Married [[Michael Flavius]]; had issue.
|-
|-
| [[Helena Ulpia]]
| [[Helena Ulpia]]
| {{birth date and age|1999|1|4|df=y}}
| {{birth date and age|1996|1|4|df=y}}
|
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|1= 1. '''Maria Tarpeia, Duchess of Vindobona'''
|1= 1. '''Maria Tarpeia'''
|2= 2. [[Constantine Tarpeius, Duke of Haenna]]
|2= 2. [[Constantine Tarpeius|Duke Constantine Tarpeius]]
|3= 3. [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna|Princess Zoe of Latium]]
|3= 3. [[Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna]]
|4= 4. Michael Tarpeius, Duke of Haenna
|4= 4. Duke Michael Tarpeius
|5= 5. Pericleia Vitruvia
|5= 5. Pericleia Vitruvia
|6= 6. [[Constantine XIX of Latium]]
|6= 6. [[Constantine XIX Anicius]]
|7= 7. [[Princess Marie Christine of Épernon]]
|7= 7. [[Christina of Rahdenburg]]
|8= 8. Theodosius Tarpeius, Count of Rutupiae
|8= 8. Theodosius Tarpeius
|9= 9. Maria Poppaea
|9= 9. Maria Poppaea
|10= 10. George Vitruvius, Count of Antium
|10= 10. Duke George Vitruvius
|11= 11. Christina Claudia-Eppia
|11= 11. Christina Mocilla
|12= 12. [[John Anicius, Duke of Beroea]]
|12= 12. [[John Anicius, Duke of Beroea]]
|13= 13. [[Joanna of Latium]]
|13= 13. [[Joanna I Anicia]]
|14= 14. [[Prince Henri, Duke of Épernon]]
|14= 14. [[William II, Elector of Rahdenburg]]
|15= 15. Tsarevna Afanasiia of Nekulturnya
|15= 15. [[Adalinda of Nyrundy]]
|16= 16. Constantine Tarpeius, Count of Rutupiae
|16= 16. Constantine Tarpeius
|17= 17. Valeria Sulpicia
|17= 17. Valeria Sulpicia
|18= 18. Constantine Poppaeus, Viscount of Turonum
|18= 18. Constantine Poppaeus
|19= 19. Alaina Rouanti
|19= 19. Alaina Rouanti
|20= 20. Thomas Vitruvius, Count of Antium
|20= 20. Maurus Vitruvius
|21= 21. Euphemia Claudia
|21= 21. Maria Lentula
|22= 22. Marcus Claudius-Eppius, Lord of Nola
|22= 22. Urbicus Mocillus
|23= 23. Agnes Poppaea
|23= 23. Agnes Poppaea
|24= 24. Michael Anicius, Duke of Beroea
|24= 24. Michael Anicius, Duke of Beroea
|25= 25. Syagria Julia
|25= 25. Sygria Julia
|26= 26. [[John XIII of Latium]]
|26= 26. [[John XIII Anicius]]
|27= 27. Princess Alexandra of Ghant
|27= 27. [[Alexandra of Ghant|Princess Alexandra of Ghant]]
|28= 28. [[Victor of Ghant|Prince Victor of Ghant]]
|28= 28. [[Henry V, Elector of Rahdenburg]]
|29= 29. [[Catherine I of Lyncanestria]]
|29= 29. [[Diana of Ravenna (19th century)|Diana of Ravenna]]
|30= 30. Yuri I of Nekulturnya
|30= 30. George VI, Elector of Nyrundy
|31= 31. Natalya Vladimirovna
|31= 31. Ludmilla of Tungria
}}
}}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of Latin Consuls]]
*[[List of praesides senatus]]
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{{S-hou|[[Tarpeia family]]|12 July|1966| | |  |}}
|-
|-
{{s-off}}
{{s-off}}
{{s-bef|before = Antonius Farsuleius}}
{{s-ttl|title = [[Minority leaders of the Latin Senate|Senate Minority Leader]]|years = 2007–2014}}
{{s-aft|after = Theodosius Fulvius}}
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{{s-bef|before = [[Constantine Otacilius]]}}
{{s-bef|before = [[Constantine Otacilius]]}}
{{s-ttl|title = [[Consul of Latium]]|years = 2014 – 2016}}
{{s-ttl|title = [[Praeses Senatus]]|years = 2011–2015}}
{{s-aft| after=[[Alexander Pompilius]]}}
{{s-aft| after=[[Alexander Pompilius]]}}
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{{s-bef|before = Antonius Farsulei}}
{{s-ttl|title = [[Minority leaders of the Latin Senate|Senate Minority Leader]]|years = 2010 – 2014}}
{{s-aft|after = Theodosius Fulvio}}
|-
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{{s-ttl|title = [[Master of Offices]]|years = 1998 – 2000}}
{{s-aft|rows=2|after = [[Michael Pinarius, Duke of Capena|The Duke of Capena]]}}
|-
{{s-ttl|title = [[Emperor's Council of Latium#Great Officers of State|Count of the Chancery]]|years = 1998 – 2000}}
|-
{{s-bef|before = Constantinus Goulas}}
{{s-ttl|title = [[Emperor's Council of Latium#Magisterial offices|Aedile]]|years = 1996 – 1998}}
{{s-aft|after = Thomas Pacurarus}}
|-
|-
{{s-ppo}}
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{{s-bef|before = Antonius Farsulei}}
{{s-bef|before = Antonius Farsuleius}}
{{s-ttl|title = [[Conservative and Imperial Party|Leader of the Conservative Party]]|years = 2010 – 2016}}
{{s-ttl|title = [[Popualres|Senatorial Leader of the Populares]]|years = 2007–2015}}
{{s-aft|after= [[Alexander Pompilius]]}}
{{s-aft|after= [[TBD]]}}
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Latest revision as of 14:15, 14 October 2023

The Magnificent Duchess
Maria Tarpeia
CI IA EE ECA EOV
Maria Tarpeia as Consul.jpg
Consul of the Latin Empire
In office
1 January 2011 – 31 December 2012
Serving with Jacobus VI Claudius
MonarchJacobus VI Claudius
Preceded byThe Duke of Ravenna
Appius Martius
Succeeded byDiana I Anicia
Jacobus VI Claudius
Praeses Senatus
In office
3 January 2011 – 14 March 2015
MonarchJacobus VI Claudius
Preceded byConstantine Otacilius
Succeeded byTheodorus Stilcho
Senate Minority Leader
In office
5 August 2007 – 3 January 2011
MonarchJacobus VI Augustus
Preceded byAntonius Farsuleius
Succeeded byTheodosius Fulvius
Senatorial Leader of the Populares
In office
5 August 2007 – 14 March 2015
Preceded byAntonius Farsuleius
Succeeded byAmantius Martius
President of the University of Haenna
Assumed office
17 June 2019
Vice PresidentStephanus Canidius
Preceded byConstantine Lactucinus
Senator of Latium
Assumed office
1 January 1991
Personal details
Born
Maria Tarpeia Anicia Iuliana Antonia

(1966-07-12) 12 July 1966 (age 57)
Velia, Castellum ab Alba, Latium
Political partyPopulares
Spouse(s)
Duke Christopher Ulpius
(m. 1988; died 2016)
Children3
Parent(s)Constantine Tarpeius
Zoe, Duchess of Haenna
Alma mater

Duchess Maria Tarpeia, CI IA EE ECA EOV (Maria Tarpeia Anicia Iuliana Antonia; b. 12 July 1966) is a prominent Latin noblewoman, politician, and former Praeses Senatus. In addition, she served Leader of the Populares from August 2007 until March 2015. She also held the distinction of being a member of the Emperor's Counsel (IA), which is often bestowed upon particularly eminent lawyers, and members of the legal profession. Tarpeia was a member of the extended imperial family though her mother, Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna.

Tarpeia was the first women to serve as Praeses Senatus, holding office from 2014 to 2016. Her tenure as praeses senatus marked the the first time in over a decade that the Populares held control of the Senate. Her most notable and perhaps controversial legislative acts passed were the Morality Acts of 2014 and 2015; however, the laws were never enforced and eventually repealed in 2018. Tarpeia unexpectedly resigned as praeses in 2015 and retired from public life in 2016. Since 2018 has began making more public appearances and has hinted at standing for the Senate and party leadership once again. In 2019, she became President the University of Haenna.

Early Life and education

Maria Tarpeia was born at Velia House, in Velia, Castellum ab Alba, the eldest child of Duke Constantine Tarpeius and Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna on 12 July 1966. Tarpeia was the second oldest of five, including: Fausta, Rhea, Alexandra, and Silvia. She is an extended member of the Imperial Family, as her mother is a Latin princess by birth. She was named after her maternal grandmother Christina of Rahdenburg.

Tarpeia did not attend formal schooling, and was instead educated by a series of private tutors and governesses. She took lessons from prominent professors and scholars throughout Latium and Belisaria.

She enrolled at Turicum College, at the University of Haenna in 1983, and did not take a gap year. While at Turicum, she participated with the school's college Young Populares, along with debate club and Catholic student organizations. Due to Turicum's proximity to Olympia, Tarpeia regularly visited the nearby Academia Militaris Olympia, and often being seen on the campus with her cousin then Jason, Prince of Youth. Before completing her degree at Turicum, Tarpeia transferred to University of Castellum Iohannes XIII and entered the College of Legal Studies, where she completed her law degree, graduating in 1987.

Legal Career

In summer 1988, Tarpeia earned employment at the Attorney Grievance Commission and Discipline Board where she worked on case prosecuting Latin lawyers for ethical violations. She worked out of the national headquarters office in Castellum.

Political career

Beginnings

Tarpeia announced her intentions to join the Senate, and was placed on the Populares faction list ahead of the 1990 election. On election day, the Populares received 40% of the vote. The 1991 general election saw the Conservatives gaining over 100 seats to earn a majority in the Senate.

She was the chief sponsor of 38 bills, of which 13 became law during her first term in the Senate and was noted for her willingness to work with the National Unionist members in the coalition government. The bills dealt with education, child protection, prescription drug savings, veterans' assistance, road construction and high-tech identity theft. A member of the coalition said, "She was very passionate and was able to achieve more than most freshman backbenchers because of who she was and who her relatives were. It is no mystery why people were more willing to work with her opposed to other members."

Perateian administration

In 1996, Tarpeia was appointed to the Perateian Executive Council with the office of Imperial Delator. As Delator, she was charged with serving as the chief prosecutor and legal advisor to the diocese. This role marked her official entrance into the diocese government, as she was previously serving as a key advisor to her cousin Jason, Prince of Youth, who was governing the territory as Count of the East. Her tenure as Delator lasted until 2001 and was marked by an increase in prosecutions and overall reduction in crime.

Party leadership

The resignation of party leader Antonius Farsuleius in 2010 left a vacancy for Conservative Party leadership. Tarpeia was among the first to announced her intention to run for leader and faced tough opposition from then acting leader Pompilius, and Gregorius Abus. Tarpeia won the first two ballots outright, and became leader. Tarpeia was noted for constant berating questions and harsh opposition of Praeses Senatus Constantine Otacilius.

2010 election victory

Main article: 2010 Latin senatorial election

In her first election as leader, the Populares also saw massive gains in popular vote and earned an additional 74 seats, which boosted the faction to a majority at 341 seats.

She was subsequently appointed praeses senatus and became the first female to hold the office.

Policies

Tarpeia's worked with the Emperor to create the Bureau of Morality and Unity after the 2011 senate was seated. In 2014, Tarpeia and the Populares senate continued to work at their campaign promise of tighter spending, though most of the government's efforts were focused on the enactment of the various acts of the senate that would constitute the Morality Acts. The Morality Acts were passed in stages, with the first being the Protection of Life Act, which further restricted abortion rights. However, this act failed to gain imperial assent. The next act of the Morality Acts is colloquially named the Morality Act. The Morality Act saw the re-enactment of sodomy laws, and a number of other restrictions on the LGBT community. While not without controversy, Tarpeia enjoyed high popularity for her efforts to reduce spending and 90% approval among her own Populares base.

Most importantly, Tarpeia continued to support the welfare state in an effort to curb potential socialist incursions, following her predecessors with a policy of imperial care. This policy saw an increase in healthcare and social spending.

Resignation

Tarpeia unexpectedly resigned as Praeses Senatus on 14 March 2015. Tarpeia subsequently retried from public life and returned to her country estate in Ulpiana, northern Latium.

Personal Life

Tarpeia has been multilingual since early childhood speaking Latin, Mysian and Audonic fluently. Speaking of her family in an interview in 2010 during her leadership campaign Tarpeia said that her diverse background had greatly affected her politics and influenced her social policies. She said that her father had been particularly influential over her social policies, describing her father as "disturbed by the destruction of the traditions." She describes herself as very religious, owing that to the influence of her father.

Marriage

Tarpeia was married to Duke Christopher Ulpius, whom she married in June 1990. Christopher was the eldest son of John Ulpius. They were married in June 1990 at the Pantheon in Castellum ab Alba. They had three children.

Heir to the Dukedom of Haenna

Main article: Duke of Haenna

As the second eldest child of Princess Zoe, Duchess of Haenna, Tarpeia was not originally in line to inherit her mother's dukedom until her sister, Fausta married then Charles, Crown Prince of Burgoy on 22 August 1985. After her sister's marriage to Charles, Fausta disclaimed her rights as heir, resulting in Tarpeia becoming heir to the Dukedom of Haenna.

Styles, Titles and Arms

Upon her marriage in 1987, she assumed her husband's courtesy title and the rank of Marchis. In 1988 she became Duchess after the passing of her father-in-law. She was referred to as Duchess Ulpia. She opted to disclaim herself of any of her mother's titles following his death, allowing them to pass to her only son, Adrian. Prior to her disclaimer, Tarpeia was heir to her mother's titles as Duchess of Haenna.

Styles

  • 12 December 1965 – 22 August 1990: Lady Maria Tarepia
  • 9 August 1990 – present: The Magnificent Maria Tarpeia

Honors

  •  Latium: Knight of the Order of the Ram Red ribbon bar - general use.svg
  •  Latium: Dame of the Illustrious Order of the Purple Ribbon U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg
  •  Latium: Dame of the Ancient Equestrian Order St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg

Foreign honors

Issue

Name Birth Death Spouse(s)
By Duke Christopher Ulpius (b. 1962)
Adrian Ulpius (1992-07-30) 30 July 1992 (age 31) Married Rosa of Garza
Diana Ulpia (1993-09-12) 12 September 1993 (age 30) Married Michael Flavius; had issue.
Helena Ulpia (1996-01-04) 4 January 1996 (age 28)

Ancestry

See also

Maria Tarpeia
Born: 12 July 1966
Political offices
Preceded by
Antonius Farsuleius 		Senate Minority Leader
2007–2014 		Succeeded by
Theodosius Fulvius
Preceded by
Constantine Otacilius 		Praeses Senatus
2011–2015 		Succeeded by
Alexander Pompilius
Party political offices
Preceded by
Antonius Farsuleius 		Senatorial Leader of the Populares
2007–2015 		Succeeded by
TBD
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