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===Formation=== | ===Formation=== | ||
[[File:1st Duke of Martilles.jpg|right|thumb|Duke Etienne-Remviel, 1st Duke of Martilles.]] | [[File:1st Duke of Martilles.jpg|right|thumb|Duke Etienne-Remviel, 1st Duke of Martilles.]] | ||
The formation of the Duchy of Martilles under Etienne-Remvie Roncompte d'Onquay, a devout Catholic and cousin of the influential [[History_of_Dericania#Bishopric_of_Bonavix|Bishop of the Bishopric of Bonavix]], was marked by a confluence of strategic political considerations and familial ties that shaped the early foundations of the duchy. Etienne, a middling landowner with a devout commitment to his Catholic faith and a family of five children, including three sons and two daughters, was nominated for the position by the [[Holy See]] due to his potential for strategic marriages and the assurance of viable heirs, a critical consideration in the tumultuous aftermath of the [[Great Confessional War]]. Amidst the shifting political and religious landscape following the formal end of the war, Etienne's nomination as the head of the newly established Duchy of Martilles garnered the approval of the [[Emperor of the Levantines|Emperor]], solidifying his position as the appointed ruler in [[1574]]. | |||
As the founding Duke of Martilles, Etienne-Remvie Roncompte d'Onquay played a pivotal role in establishing the initial political and administrative framework of the duchy, leveraging his familial connections and political acumen to solidify its position within the broader political landscape of the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]. Etienne's devout Catholicism, coupled with his commitment to fostering strategic alliances through familial marriages and political affiliations, served as a guiding principle in shaping the early trajectory of the duchy, laying the groundwork for its subsequent growth and cultural influence in the centuries to come. | |||
===Truffle Races=== | ===Truffle Races=== | ||