Austin Merrill

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Austin Merrill
Merrill in 2022
26th President of Wealden
In office 3 July 2007 – 15 May 2023
Chancellor	Maya Murray (after 2018)
Vice President	Cleveland Durand
Preceded by	Michael Ramsay
Succeeded by	Position abolished
Secretary of State for National Justice
In office 18 December 2002 – 3 February 2004
Preceded by	Axel Wallis
Succeeded by	Frederick Royle
Member of the Gemotern for Cumberland Forest West
In office 5 June 1997 – 3 July 2007
Preceded by	Jo Spear
Succeeded by	Herman Eldridge
Personal details
Born	14 October 1963 (age 60) Matthewsburg, Catonia
Political party	Wealdenite People's Party
Spouse	Matilda Mead (m. 1989)
Children	4
Parent(s)	Simon Merrill
Education	Robertson College, Rothswell Community College
Alma mater	Moyen-Orient University

Austin Thomas Peter Merrill (born October 14th, 1963), otherwise known as Austin Merrill, is a Wealdenite politician, statesman, dictator, and lawyer who served as President of the People's Republic of Wealden from 2007 to 2023. As a member of the Wealdenite People's Party, he has formerly served as the Member of the Gemotern for West Forest (in Cumberland Forest, New Cumberland) from 1997 to 2007. He is best known for his involvement in the 2007 communist takeover of Wealden.

Merrill was removed from power in the 2023 Wealden coup d'état. He is currently under the custody of the government of Wealden.

Early life

Merrill was born in Matthewsburg, in Catonia. His father, Simon Merrill, was a local banker who had served as Mayor of the town from 1967 to 1975, and was also a member of the CSDP. After attending the grammar school Robertson College, Merrill would go on to study Politics and International Relations, and further Law and Justice at Moyen-Orient University, and after graduating, would pursue a life of law in Vernalis, before moving back to Matthewsburg and working for a local law firm.

Political career

President (2007 - 2023)

2023 coup

Main article: 2023 Wealdenite coup d'état

Political views

Merrill is known in Wealdenite politics for his powerful speeches and energetic rallies against conservative ideals. He is a well-known supporter of the late president Quintin Howlett and, during his time as President, has been instrumental in replicating Howlett's policies on modern Wealden. He also opposed the 'New Wealden' movement in 1997 by Michael Ramsay. Politically, Austin Merrill identifies as left-wing, but many have stated that Merrill is "dangerously extremist" and has been a "traitor to the Wealdenite state at large for over 14 years".

Personal life

In 2001, Merrill publicly stated that he is bisexual.