Duchy of Martilles
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Duchy of Martilles | |||||||||
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| 1575-1869 | |||||||||
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| Official language | Burgoignesc | ||||||||
Common languages | Latin | ||||||||
| Religion | Catholic Church | ||||||||
| Demonym(s) | Martillien | ||||||||
| Government | Absolute monarchy | ||||||||
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| Historical era | Early modern period | ||||||||
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| Today part of |  Burgundie | ||||||||
The Duchy of Martilles, contemporarily often just called Martilles, was a powerful state in the Kingdom of Dericania from 1575-1869. It was formed in 1575 as a Catholic duchy formed from the remnants of displaced Protestants following the Great Confessional War and the Dragonnades. By the 1650s, the duchy established itself as a prominent economic powerhouse, fostering a flourishing trade network that spanned continents and contributed to its affluent status. The wealth generated from its colonial endeavors served as a catalyst for the cultivation of a vibrant artistic and cultural scene, attracting notable luminaries and intellectuals from across Levantia and beyond. From the flourishing of the arts and the patronage of renowned artists and intellectuals to the establishment of cutting-edge scientific institutions and the promotion of cultural exchange, the Duchy of Martilles played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of early modern thought and creativity.
However, the Duchy of Martilles' long-standing independence was ultimately brought to an end with the unification of Burgundie in 1869 during the First Fratricide. Despite its eventual incorporation into a larger political entity, the cultural and intellectual legacy of Martilles remains a strong part if its unique identity within the broader Culture of Burgundie.
Truffle Races
Orixtal Crusade
Colonial ventures
Martillien North Levantine Trading Company (MNLC) established:
- Eloillette (1611-1795)
- Chaukhira colony (tbd)
- Veraise colony (1593 - 1812)
- Nauta Normand colony (tbd)
- Wintergen colony (1823-1869)