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| name = Austin Merrill |
| name = Austin Merrill |
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| office1 = 26th |
| office1 = 26th President of Wealden |
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| termstart1 = 3 July 2007 |
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| predecessor1 = [[ |
| predecessor1 = [[Michael Ramsay]] |
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| vicepresident1 = [[Cleveland Durand]] |
| vicepresident1 = [[Cleveland Durand]] |
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| chancellor1 = [[ |
| chancellor1 = [[Maya Murray]] (after 2018) |
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[[Maya Murray]] |
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| office2 = [[First Deputy Chancellor of Cappedore|First Deputy Chancellor]] |
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| termstart2 = 15 April 2009 |
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| termend2 = 4 May 2010 |
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| chancellor2 = [[Tony King]] |
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| predecessor2 = [[Cleveland Durand]] |
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| successor2 = [[Vikki Slade]] |
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| office3 = Secretary of State for National Justice |
| office3 = Secretary of State for National Justice |
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| 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 |
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| termstart4 = 5 June 1997 |
| termstart4 = 5 June 1997 |
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| termend4 = |
| termend4 = 3 July 2007 |
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| predecessor4 = [[Jo Spear]] |
| predecessor4 = [[Jo Spear]] |
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| successor4 = Herman Eldridge |
| successor4 = Herman Eldridge |
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| caption = Merrill in 2022 |
| caption = Merrill in 2022 |
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| honorific_prefix = [[His Esteemed Excellency]] |
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| birth_date = 14 October 1963 (age {{age|1963|10|14}}) |
| birth_date = 14 October 1963 (age {{age|1963|10|14}}) |
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| birth_place = [[Matthewsburg]], [[Catonia]] |
| birth_place = [[Matthewsburg]], [[Catonia]] |
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| party = |
| party = Wealdenite People's Party |
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| spouse = Matilda Mead (m. 1989) |
| spouse = Matilda Mead (m. 1989) |
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| children = 4 |
| children = 4 |
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| alma_mater = [[Moyen-Orient University]] |
| alma_mater = [[Moyen-Orient University]] |
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| successor1 = ''Position abolished'' |
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'''Austin Thomas Peter Merrill''' (born October 14th, 1963), otherwise known as '''Austin Merrill''', is a |
'''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]]. |
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Merrill was removed from power in the [[2023 Wealden coup d'état]]. He is currently under the custody of the government of Wealden. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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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. |
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== Political |
== Political career == |
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⚫ | Merrill is known in |
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=== Gemotern backbencher === |
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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. |
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=== Secretary of State for National Justice === |
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=== First Deputy Chancellor (2009 - 2010) === |
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=== President (2007 - 2023) === |
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==== 2023 coup ==== |
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Main article: [[2023 Wealdenite coup d'état]] |
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== Policies == |
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=== Social reforms === |
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=== Economic policies === |
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=== Nationalisation === |
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=== Immigration === |
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=== Environmental record === |
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=== Foreign policy === |
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=== Great Thomarian Unrest === |
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== Relationship with the media == |
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== Relationship with the CSDP == |
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== 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". |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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In 2001, Merrill publicly stated that he is bisexual. |
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Austin Merrill | |
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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
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.