Caroline II
Caroline von Strauss | |
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17th Kaiserin of Lunderfrau | |
Tenure | October 7th 1914 - April 12th 1932 |
Coronation | October 24th 1914 |
Predecessor | Glenda |
Successor | Helena |
Born | Caroline von Strauss January 30, 1866 Laubenhugel, Lunderfrau |
Died | Laubenhugel, Lunderfrau | April 12, 1932
Burial | Royal Crypt, Laubenhugel, Lunderfrau |
Husband | Hubert von Strauss |
House | Strauss |
Father | Adolphus von Strauss |
Mother | Glenda von Strauss |
Religion | Theoin |
Caroline von Strauss (coronated as Caroline II) was the 17th Kaiserin of the Matriarchy of Lunderfrau and reigned from 1914 to 1932. Ascending to the throne after the forced abdication of her Mother Glenda in October 1914, she led the Matriarchy through the Olympic War and the major economic depression that proceeded it. Referred to as the "People's Kaiserin", Caroline enacted numerous reforms meant to stabilize the war torn nation. These included the 40 hour work week (1919), the right for workers to unionize (1923) and the enactment of Child labor laws (1927). She survived a coup attempt in 1929, known as the "Tycoon Revolt", in which industrialists attempted to oust her in favor of her Youner Sister Beatrice. This ultimately led to her nationalizing several key industrial sectors in 1930. As such she is often credited with the foundation of the modern Lunderfrausian Welfare State. She passed away in April of 1932, leaving the Matriarchy to her daughter Helena.