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| title = King of Lichtenburg | | title = King of Lichtenburg | ||
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| successor2 = [[Friedrich Augustus, King of Lichtenburg (Pacifica)|Friedrich Augustus]] | | successor2 = [[Friedrich Augustus, King of Lichtenburg (Pacifica)|Friedrich Augustus]] | ||
| succession3 = [[Principality of Lichterstadt (Pacifica)|Prince of Lichterstadt]] | |||
| reign3 = 1708 - | |||
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| predecessor3 = Joseph II von Lichterstadt-Sonderhausen | |||
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| successor3 = [[Karl I, Prince of Lichterstadt (Pacifica)|Karl Ludwig]] | |||
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| office = [[Statthalter of the | | office = [[Statthalter of the Almannic Confederation (Pacifica)|Statthalter of the Almannic Confederation]] | ||
| term_start = 1734 | |||
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| term_end = 17XX | | term_end = 17XX | ||
| predecessor = ''Position established'' | | predecessor = ''Position established'' | ||
| successor = [[ | | successor = [[Frederick Eugene, King of Luxemburg (Pacifica)|Frederick Eugene of Luxemburg]] | ||
| office1 = [[Governor of | | office1 = [[Governor of Almannia Province (Pacifica)|Governor of Almannia]] | ||
| term_end1 = 1734 | | term_end1 = 1734 | ||
| predecessor1 = [[Leopold I, Count of Eisentetten (Pacifica)|Leopold, Count of Eisentetten]] | | predecessor1 = [[Leopold I, Count of Eisentetten (Pacifica)|Leopold, Count of Eisentetten]] | ||
| successor1 = ''Position abolished'' | | successor1 = ''Position abolished'' | ||
| monarch1 = [[Gianluca I (Pacifica)|Gianluca I]] | | monarch1 = [[Gianluca I (Pacifica)|Gianluca I]] | ||
| office2 = [[ | | office2 = [[Grand Principality of Lichtenburg (1542-1734) (Pacifica)|Viceroy of Lichtenburg]] | ||
| term_end2 = 1734 | | term_end2 = 1734 | ||
| predecessor2 = [[Ferdinand, Viceroy of Lichtenburg (Pacifica)|Ferdinand]] | | predecessor2 = [[Ferdinand, Viceroy of Lichtenburg (Pacifica)|Ferdinand]] | ||
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| spouse = Charlotte Isabella of Lowenia | | spouse = [[Charlotte Isabella, Queen of Lichtenburg (Pacifica)|Charlotte Isabella of Lowenia]] | ||
| issue = {{Plainlist| | | issue = {{Plainlist| | ||
* [[Friedrich Augustus, King of Lichtenburg (Pacifica)|Friedrich Augustus]] | * [[Friedrich Augustus, King of Lichtenburg (Pacifica)|Friedrich Augustus]] | ||
* [[Karl | * [[Karl I, Prince of Lichterstadt (Pacifica)|Karl Ludwig]] | ||
* [[Maria Theresa, Princess of Lichtenburg (Pacifica)|Maria Theresa]] | * [[Maria Theresa, Princess of Lichtenburg (Pacifica)|Maria Theresa]] | ||
* [[Johannes Augustus, Prince of Lichtenburg (Pacifica)|Johannes Augustus]] | * [[Johannes Augustus, Prince of Lichtenburg (Pacifica)|Johannes Augustus]] | ||
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|house=Lichtenburg|birth_name=Wilhelm Maximilian Alexander}} | |house=Lichtenburg|birth_name=Wilhelm Maximilian Alexander}} | ||
'''William I''', also known as '''William the Brave''' (Alman: ''Wilhelm der Tapfere''), '''William the Taciturn''' (Alman: ''Wilhelm der Schweigsame''), and later on as '''''Wilhelmus Rex''''' (Austral: ''William the King''), was the first | '''William I''', also known as '''William the Brave''' (Alman: ''Wilhelm der Tapfere''), '''William the Taciturn''' (Alman: ''Wilhelm der Schweigsame''), and later on as '''''Wilhelmus Rex''''' (Austral: ''William the King''), was the first [[King of Lichtenburg (Pacifica)|King of Lichtenburg]] following the [[Nobles' War (Pacifica)|Nobles' War]]. He was also a leader of the Nobles' War, and previously served as both the [[Governor of Almannia Province (Pacifica)|Governor]] of ''[[Almannia Province (Pacifica)|Provinz Almannien]]'' and the [[Grand Principality of Lichtenburg (1542-1734) (Pacifica)|Viceroy of Lichtenburg]] under Emperor [[Gianluca I (Pacifica)|Gianluca I]]. He, alongside other leaders of the Nobles' War, are considered [[Fathers of the Fatherland (Weissersteiner title) (Pacifica)|Fathers of the Fatherland]] in Weisserstein (Alman: ''Väter des Vaterlandes''). | ||
Born into the powerful [[House of Lichtenburg (Pacifica)|House of Lichtenburg]], William originally served the [[Emperor of Gianlucaland (Pacifica)|Emperor of Gianlucaland]] as Viceroy of Lichtenburg, succeeding his father [[Ferdinand, Viceroy of Lichtenburg (Pacifica)|Ferdinand]]. Later, under Gianluca I, he was appointed Governor of the Province of Alemannia and served as a member of the young emperor's court. Despite contemporary historians considered William as a favorite within Gianluca's court, he secretly harbored distain towards the [[Gianatla (Pacifica)|Gianlucian Empire]] due to its centralization policies in the province, stripping the local nobility of its sovereignty, and harsh religious policies against minorities. After being appointed governor, he used his powers to discreetly sabotage the Gianlucian Empire's position within the province. His actions eventually caused the [[Battle of the Gulf of Almannia (1734) (Pacifica)|Battle of the Gulf of Almannia]] in 1734, sparking the Nobles' War. | |||
William was crowned King of Lichtenburg following the engagement by the Lichtenburger nobility and clergy, as well as receiving popular support from the peasantry. His crowning marked the de facto end of the Lichtenburg-Gianlucian personal union, as well as marking the return of the House of Lichtenburg as rulers of the realm. He also served as the [[Statthalter of the Almannic Confederation (Pacifica)|Statthalter]] of the [[Almannic Confederation (Pacifica)|Almannic Confederation]] following his election by the [[Diet of Sophiasbrücke (1734) (Pacifica)|Diet of Sophiasbrücke]] in 1734. | |||
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Latest revision as of 03:13, 12 August 2024
| William I | |
|---|---|
| King of Lichtenburg | |
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| King of Lichtenburg | |
| Reign | 1734 - |
| Predecessor | Gianluca I |
| Successor | Friedrich Augustus |
| Grand Duke of the Waldland and Hannover | |
| Reign | 1734 - |
| Predecessor | Gianluca I |
| Successor | Friedrich Augustus |
| Prince of Lichterstadt | |
| Reign | 1708 - |
| Predecessor | Joseph II von Lichterstadt-Sonderhausen |
| Successor | Karl Ludwig |
| Statthalter of the Almannic Confederation | |
| In office 1734 – 17XX | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Eugene of Luxemburg |
| Governor of Almannia | |
| Monarch | Gianluca I |
| Preceded by | Leopold, Count of Eisentetten |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Viceroy of Lichtenburg | |
| Monarch | Gianluca I |
| Preceded by | Ferdinand |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Born | Wilhelm Maximilian Alexander |
| Spouse | Charlotte Isabella of Lowenia |
| Issue | |
| House | Lichtenburg |
William I, also known as William the Brave (Alman: Wilhelm der Tapfere), William the Taciturn (Alman: Wilhelm der Schweigsame), and later on as Wilhelmus Rex (Austral: William the King), was the first King of Lichtenburg following the Nobles' War. He was also a leader of the Nobles' War, and previously served as both the Governor of Provinz Almannien and the Viceroy of Lichtenburg under Emperor Gianluca I. He, alongside other leaders of the Nobles' War, are considered Fathers of the Fatherland in Weisserstein (Alman: Väter des Vaterlandes).
Born into the powerful House of Lichtenburg, William originally served the Emperor of Gianlucaland as Viceroy of Lichtenburg, succeeding his father Ferdinand. Later, under Gianluca I, he was appointed Governor of the Province of Alemannia and served as a member of the young emperor's court. Despite contemporary historians considered William as a favorite within Gianluca's court, he secretly harbored distain towards the Gianlucian Empire due to its centralization policies in the province, stripping the local nobility of its sovereignty, and harsh religious policies against minorities. After being appointed governor, he used his powers to discreetly sabotage the Gianlucian Empire's position within the province. His actions eventually caused the Battle of the Gulf of Almannia in 1734, sparking the Nobles' War.
William was crowned King of Lichtenburg following the engagement by the Lichtenburger nobility and clergy, as well as receiving popular support from the peasantry. His crowning marked the de facto end of the Lichtenburg-Gianlucian personal union, as well as marking the return of the House of Lichtenburg as rulers of the realm. He also served as the Statthalter of the Almannic Confederation following his election by the Diet of Sophiasbrücke in 1734.