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Although his election to [[Grand Duke of Yonderre|Grand Duke]] in 1920 over the more experienced [[Hubert V, Count of Donne]] surprised many, the young Joanus X quickly established himself as a competent ruler and is remembered as one of the most popular, ambitious, and proactive [[Grand Duke of Yonderre|Grand Dukes of Yonderre]], having initiated many reforms and projects to steer his nation out of the [[Great Depression]] and clear of the [[Great War]]. His early rule has been described as authoritarian in nature and he strongly stressed the importance of ducal dignity and power. Joanus X is noted for his use of executive powers, a notable example being in 1928 when he dismissed the democratically elected [[Social Democrats (Yonderre)|Social Democratic]] cabinet with which he disagreed and installing one of his own choosing. Joanus X's rule after the [[Great War]] is marked by a more liberal approach, starting the long reforming process towards a nationalised social healthcare service and social security network. | Although his election to [[Grand Duke of Yonderre|Grand Duke]] in 1920 over the more experienced [[Hubert V, Count of Donne]] surprised many, the young Joanus X quickly established himself as a competent ruler and is remembered as one of the most popular, ambitious, and proactive [[Grand Duke of Yonderre|Grand Dukes of Yonderre]], having initiated many reforms and projects to steer his nation out of the [[Great Depression]] and clear of the [[Great War]]. His early rule has been described as authoritarian in nature and he strongly stressed the importance of ducal dignity and power. Joanus X is noted for his use of executive powers, a notable example being in 1928 when he dismissed the democratically elected [[Social Democrats (Yonderre)|Social Democratic]] cabinet with which he disagreed and installing one of his own choosing. Joanus X's rule after the [[Great War]] is marked by a more liberal approach, starting the long reforming process towards a nationalised social healthcare service and social security network. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Joanus X de Martigueux was born in [[Collinebourg Palace]] as Joanus Maria Guillaume Falco de Martigueux on March 22, 1897, as the eldest son of [[Guillaume VI de Martigueux, Count of Collinebourg]] (1867 – 1918) and his wife Countess Carolina (1876 – 1963). Joanus attended the [[Sainte-Catherine Military Academy]] in [[ | Joanus X de Martigueux was born in [[Collinebourg Palace]] as Joanus Maria Guillaume Falco de Martigueux on March 22, 1897, as the eldest son of [[Guillaume VI de Martigueux, Count of Collinebourg]] (1867 – 1918) and his wife Countess Carolina (1876 – 1963). Joanus attended the [[Sainte-Catherine Military Academy]] in [[Kubagne]] from 1915-1917, afterwich he served with the [[Guard Cuirassier Division]]. His father Guillaume VI had been narrowly snubbed of the title of [[Grand Duke of Yonderre]] by [[Joanus IX de Somua]] in 1895 which doctors believe caused his heart attack the same year and severely damaged his health, ultimately leading to his early death in 1918, aged 50. Joanus X thus became [[Count of Collinebourg]] aged 21 and retired from the Guard Cuirassiers shortly after. He married [[Lucia Fallshade, Grand Duchess of Yonderre|Lucia Fallshade]] later the same year, a [[Urcea|Urcean]] daughter of the prominent [[Fallshade]] family. | ||
==Election to Grand Duke and early rule== | ==Election to Grand Duke and early rule== | ||
Following the death of [[Grand Duke of Yonderre|Grand Duke]] [[Joanus IX de Somua]] in 1920, Count Joanus was narrowly elected [[Grand Duke of Yonderre]] ahead of [[Hubert V, Count of Donne]]. The traditional election between the nine [[Counts of Yonderre]] ended in a threeway tie with Joanus XI of Collinebourg, [[Hubert V, Count of Donne]] and [[Auguste XV, Count of Somua]] each having three votes. Following further debating another vote was cast in which Joanus XI and Hubert V were tied with four votes each, Auguste XV still voting for himself. After extensive debates and backdoor negotiations, Joanus had finally secured a majority at 3AM on 15 October 1920. He was proclaimed [[Grand Duke of Yonderre]] later that day from the balcony of [[Guillaumesbourg]], the palace that houses the [[Yonderian parliament]], by [[Steward of the Realm]] [[C.F. Beauregard]]. | Following the death of [[Grand Duke of Yonderre|Grand Duke]] [[Joanus IX de Somua]] in 1920, Count Joanus was narrowly elected [[Grand Duke of Yonderre]] ahead of [[Hubert V, Count of Donne]]. The traditional election between the nine [[Counts of Yonderre]] ended in a threeway tie with Joanus XI of Collinebourg, [[Hubert V, Count of Donne]] and [[Auguste XV, Count of Somua]] each having three votes. Following further debating another vote was cast in which Joanus XI and Hubert V were tied with four votes each, Auguste XV still voting for himself. After extensive debates and backdoor negotiations, Joanus had finally secured a majority at 3AM on 15 October 1920. He was proclaimed [[Grand Duke of Yonderre]] later that day from the balcony of [[Guillaumesbourg]], the palace that houses the [[Yonderian parliament]], by [[Steward of the Realm]] [[C.F. Beauregard]]. | ||