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| name = Austin Merrill
| name = Austin Merrill
| image = Austin_Merrill_2022.png
| image = Cropped-The-Undertaker-2-640x853.jpg
| office1 = 26th [[President of Cappedore]]
| office1 = 26th President of Wealden
| termstart1 = 17 December 2014
| termstart1 = 3 July 2007
| predecessor1 = [[Stuart Clarke]]
| predecessor1 = [[Michael Ramsay]]
| vicepresident1 = [[Cleveland Durand]]
| vicepresident1 = [[Cleveland Durand]]
| chancellor1 = [[Ken Yates]] <br />
| chancellor1 = [[Maya Murray]] (after 2018)
[[Maya Murray]]
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| status1 = Incumbent
| office2 = [[First Deputy Chancellor of Cappedore|First Deputy Chancellor]]
| termstart2 = 15 April 2009
| termend2 = 4 May 2010
| chancellor2 = [[Tony King]]
| predecessor2 = [[Cleveland Durand]]
| successor2 = [[Vikki Slade]]
| office3 = Secretary of State for National Justice
| office3 = Secretary of State for National Justice
| termstart3 = 18 December 2002
| termstart3 = 18 December 2002
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| successor3 = Frederick Royle
| successor3 = Frederick Royle
| office4 = [[Gemotern of Cappedore|Member of the Gemotern]] for Cumberland Forest West
| office4 = [[Gemotern of Cappedore|Member of the Gemotern]] for Cumberland Forest West
| termstart4 = 19 April 1999
| termstart4 = 5 June 1997
| termend4 = 4 May 2010
| termend4 = 3 July 2007
| predecessor4 = [[Jo Spear]]
| predecessor4 = [[Jo Spear]]
| successor4 = Herman Eldridge
| successor4 = Herman Eldridge
| caption = Merrill in 2022
| caption = Merrill in 2022
| honorific_prefix = [[His Esteemed Excellency]]
| birth_date = 14 October 1963 (age {{age|1963|10|14}})
| birth_date = 14 October 1963 (age {{age|1963|10|14}})
| birth_place = [[Matthewsburg]], [[Catonia]]
| birth_place = [[Matthewsburg]], [[Catonia]]
| party = [[Cappedore Social Democratic Party|Social Democratic]]
| party = Wealdenite People's Party
| spouse = Matilda Mead (m. 1989)
| spouse = Matilda Mead (m. 1989)
| children = 4
| children = 4
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| alma_mater = [[Moyen-Orient University]]
| alma_mater = [[Moyen-Orient University]]
| width = 200
| width = 200
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| termend1 = 15 May 2023
| successor1 = ''Position abolished''
}}
}}
'''Austin Thomas Peter Merrill''' (born October 14th, 1963), otherwise known as '''Austin Merrill''', is a Cappedorite politician, statesman, and lawyer who has been [[President of Cappedore|President]] of [[Cappedore]] since [[2014 Cappedore presidential election|December 2014]]. As a member of the '''Cappedorite Social Democratic Party''', he has formerly served as '''First Deputy Chancellor''' from 2004 to 2009 and was the '''Member of the Gemotern for West Forest''' (in '''Cumberland Forest, New Cumberland''') from [[1999 Cappedore general election|1999]] to [[2009 Cappedore general election|2009]].
'''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 ==
== 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, moving back to Matthewsburg and working for a local law firm.
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 views ==
== Political career ==
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Merrill is known in Cappedorite 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 Cappedore. He also opposed the 'New Cappedore' movement in 1997 by Michael Ramsay. Politically, Austin Merrill identifies as left-wing.


=== Gemotern backbencher ===
Merrill is often criticised for his left-wing ideals, with many stating that he would be better off in the Momentum Party, a much more far-left party in Cappedore, and many members of the CSDP have criticised Merrill for his opposition of centrist ideals and his pro-nationalisation endeavours.

=== Secretary of State for National Justice ===

=== First Deputy Chancellor (2009 - 2010) ===

=== President (2007 - 2023) ===

==== 2023 coup ====
Main article: [[2023 Wealdenite coup d'état]]

== Policies ==

=== Social reforms ===

=== Economic policies ===

=== Nationalisation ===

=== Immigration ===

=== Environmental record ===

=== Foreign policy ===

=== Great Thomarian Unrest ===

== Relationship with the media ==

== Relationship with the CSDP ==

== Political views ==
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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 ==
== Personal life ==
In 2007, Merrill publicly stated that he is bisexual.
In 2001, Merrill publicly stated that he is bisexual.
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Austin Merrill
Merrill in 2022
26th President of Wealden
In office
3 July 2007 – 15 May 2023
ChancellorMaya Murray (after 2018)
Vice PresidentCleveland Durand
Preceded byMichael Ramsay
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Secretary of State for National Justice
In office
18 December 2002 – 3 February 2004
Preceded byAxel Wallis
Succeeded byFrederick Royle
Member of the Gemotern for Cumberland Forest West
In office
5 June 1997 – 3 July 2007
Preceded byJo Spear
Succeeded byHerman Eldridge
Personal details
Born14 October 1963 (age 60)
Matthewsburg, Catonia
Political partyWealdenite People's Party
SpouseMatilda Mead (m. 1989)
Children4
Parent(s)Simon Merrill
EducationRobertson College, Rothswell Community College
Alma materMoyen-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

Gemotern backbencher

Secretary of State for National Justice

First Deputy Chancellor (2009 - 2010)

President (2007 - 2023)

2023 coup

Main article: 2023 Wealdenite coup d'état

Policies

Social reforms

Economic policies

Nationalisation

Immigration

Environmental record

Foreign policy

Great Thomarian Unrest

Relationship with the media

Relationship with the CSDP

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.

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