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| name = Austin Merrill
| name = Austin Merrill
| image = Cropped-The-Undertaker-2-640x853.jpg
| 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 = {{plainlist|
| chancellor1 = [[Maya Murray]] (after 2018)
* [[Ken Yates]]
* [[Maya Murray]]
}}
| status1 = Incumbent
| office2 = [[First Deputy Chancellor of Cappedore|First Deputy Chancellor]]
| termstart2 = 15 April 2009
| termend2 = 10 May 2010
| chancellor2 = [[Keir Crosland]]
| 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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| 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 = 5 June 1997
| termstart4 = 5 June 1997
| termend4 = 11 July 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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| successor1 = ''Position abolished''
| 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 [[Cappedore Social Democratic Party|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 1997 to 2010.
'''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.
Merrill was nominated as the CSDP's presidential candidate in 2013. His campaign, supported by [[Chancellor of Cappedore|Chancellor]] [[Cleveland Durand]] (who soon resigned in May 2014 in order to stand as Merrill's running mate) consisted of multiple reforms, including working with the Gemotern to work on term limits on the Cappedorite Chancellor and legislature. He was able to work in these reforms in the [[2015 Second Great Reform Act]] alongside chancellor Ken Yates and later with Maya Murray.

Merrill attended the independent school Rothswell Community College, and studied law at Moyen-Orient University, in [[Vernalis]], where he became a barrister in 1984. He became involved in CSDP politics and was elected to the Gemotern in 1997 for the West Forest constituency in the state of New Cumberland. As a backbencher, Merrill supported moving the party to the political left of Cappedorite politics. He was appointed to [[Peter Chayka]]'s shadow cabinet in 2002 and was appointed first deputy chancellor by [[Keir Crosland]] in 2009. Following the formation of the [[Welfare Coalition (Cappedore)|coalition government]] in 2010, Merrill was removed from his post in order to allow [[Vikki Slade]] to become first deputy chancellor. His tenure as president began with a historic rebranding of the party, inspired by the likes of the late [[Michael Ramsay]], who began to use the campaign label New Cappedore. The name dates from a conference slogan first used by the party in 1996, later seen in a draft manifesto which was published in 1999 and titled ''New Cappedore, New Opportunities,'' and was presented as the brand of a newly reformed party.

Merrill has been facing increasing, heated calls to resign during the [[Homradska]] or to repeal the concordat of Cappedore immediately. On 15 May 2023, the position of president was abolished by the Gemotern under control by [[Cathryn Gargano]].


== 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 in Vernalis,before 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 career ==
== Political career ==
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=== First Deputy Chancellor (2009 - 2010) ===
=== First Deputy Chancellor (2009 - 2010) ===


=== President (2014 - 2023) ===
=== President (2007 - 2023) ===

==== Ken Yates drug trafficking scandal ====

==== Work with Cleveland Durand and Maya Murray ====


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


== Policies ==
== Policies ==
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== Political views ==
== Political views ==
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.
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".

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.


== 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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