Isabella Acardi

Isabella Acardi
Chairperson of the Socialist Party (Malgrave)
1933-1965
Assumed Position 1st of May 1933
Preceded by	WIP
Succeeded by	Damian Jaskulski
Born	August 17th, 1896 Bologna, Dornalian Earth
Died	February 2nd, 1990 Portmon, United Kingdom of Malgrave
Nationality	Malgravean
Residence
Alma mater	Taranis Institute of Political Science
Political party	Socialist Party (Malgrave)
Occupation	Politician
Spouse	Luana Caivano
Children	2
Religion	Agnostic
Languages	Malgravean Ancient, Mystrian Common,, Breheimian, Dornalian Common (Italian)

Isabella Acardi was a former Malgravean politician and former member of the Chamber of Representatives who served as Chair of the Malgravean Socialist Party between 1933 and 1965.

Early life and career

Isabella Acardi was born outside of the United Kingdom of Malgrave on the 17th of August, 1896 in Bologna, a territory which is believed to be part of the present day Dornalian Republic. In the build-up to the creation of the Malgravean state Isabella became involved with the Ancestral Study Group and formed part of the first surveying group established to explore potential new homelands for the country.

Shortly after the establishment of the United Kingdom Isabella enrolled at the recently established Taranis Institute of Political Science, and became one of the first university graduates in the country. After leaving university Isabella took a job working for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and was tasked with gaining information on fellow Mystrian states to aid in efforts to grow support for the threatened Malgravean state.

In 1933 Isabella took a short break from her work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to volunteer for military service, and after basic training was involved in multiple battles against the invading Imerians. In the latter half of the conflict Isabella was awarded an Asola Medal for bravery in action during a short-lived counter-offensive against shoreline Imerian positions, however, due to injuries sustained during battle she was also honourably discharged from military service and returned to her pre-war career at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

As the exodus was announced Isabella formed part of efforts to help the country find a new homeland, and took part in successful discussions which led to the reestablishment of the Malgravean state after the exodus.

Chair of the Socialist Party

In the 1920s Isabella started volunteering for the Ancestral Study Group and took part in long-term efforts to help integrate liberated slaves into the wider Malgravean population, and organise construction efforts in the country which were limited due to the hardships associated with importing materials into the country. Shortly after Isabella was convinced by a friend to attend a meeting of the Socialist Party, and was quickly convinced to join the organisation.

Isabella slowly climbed through the ranks of the Socialist Party, with her sharp anti-imperialist rhetoric winning her many plaudits within the party. In 1933 her role in directly attacking the Imerian invader won her additional support within the party, and after the resignation of her predecessor she easily won the subsequent leadership election which led to her resignation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

After the reestablishment of the country Isabella won election to the Chamber of Representatives. By doing this Isabella distanced herself from the Communist Party, although, supporters of both movements were frequently seen together at anti-monarchy rallies and wildcat trade union strikes which were typical in the chaos which emerged before the outbreak of the civil war.

At the outbreak of the civil war Isabella gave a speech denouncing the Communist Party for forming the Socialist Republic. In her words, the Communist Party had betrayed the people and now sought to kill the very workers that they claimed to protect. Isabella's words were highly controversial within the Socialist Party at the time as many members were sympathetic towards the communist movement, however, she retained enough popular support in the party and modern historians regard her speech as an important factor in rallying the trade union movement behind the United Kingdom.

Personal life

Family and romance

Isabella entered into a relationship Luana Caivano, a former government minister and explorer in 1925 and the two entered into a coupling arrangement in 1931. Together they had two children and three grandchildren.

Religion

Isabella was heavily involved with the Ancestral Study Group. After her death the main ASG building was the Acardi Centre in her honour, and she is still held in high regard by the people of Portmon.