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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Tenure''': ''14th of Sun’s Smile, 1784 - present''
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Reign''': 1787–1831
 
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Born''': 17th Malin's Welcome, 1755 <br> [[Helena]], [[Holy Orenian Empire]]
 
| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Born''': 17th Malin's Welcome, 1755 <br> [[Helena]], [[Holy Orenian Empire]]
 
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Spouse''': [[Iskander Basrid]] <br> ''(m. 1786)''
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| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Death''': 7th of Sun's Smile, 1831, [[The Court of Oren|Augustine]], [[Providence]], [[Holy Orenian Empire]]
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|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''House''': [[House of Novellen|Novellen]]
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'''Elizabeth, Princess Imperial''' ([[High Imperial]]: Elisabeth Anne), otherwise monikered as ''Elizabeth of Helena'', was an Imperial Princess as daughter to [[Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress]], and her husband and co-ruler [[Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor]]. Upon her Mother and Father’s ascension to the throne in 1784, she inherited the title of ‘[[Princess Imperial]]’, formerly her Mother’s own. Additionally, the Princess was afforded her own peerage in 1787 as the Countess of Rosemoor.
 
  
She wed the heir to the County of Susa, Iskander Basrid, and their union produced three sons and one daughter.
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'''Elizabeth, Princess Imperial''' ([[High Imperial]]: Elisabeth Anna), otherwise monikered as ''Elizabeth of Helena'', was a member of the [[Holy Orenian Empire|Imperial Royal Family]]. She was the eldest daughter to [[Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress]], and her husband and co-ruler [[Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor]]. Upon her Mother and Father’s ascension to the throne in 1784, she inherited the title of ‘Princess Imperial’, formerly her Mother’s own. Additionally, the Princess was afforded her own peerage in 1787 as the Countess of Rosemoor.
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She wed the Count of Susa, Iskander Basrid, and their union produced three sons and one daughter.
  
 
== Biography ==
 
== Biography ==
 
===Early life===
 
===Early life===
  
'''Princess Elizabeth Anne''' was born within the Imperial capital of Helena upon Saint Julia’s Day, the 17th of Malins Welcome 1755, to the Princess Imperial [[Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress|Anne Augusta]] and her husband the Duke of Helena, [[Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor|Joseph Sarkozy]]. At the time, the empire was still under the reign of her grandfather, [[Peter III, Holy Orenian Emperor|Peter III]]. Her birth marked the foundation of the Imperial house of [[Novellen,]] and as such was a widely celebrated event.
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'''Princess Elizabeth Anne''' was born within the Imperial capital of Helena upon Saint Julia’s Day, the 17th of Malins Welcome 1755, to the Princess Imperial [[Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress|Anne Augusta]] and her husband the Duke of Helena, [[Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor|Joseph Sarkozy]]. At the time, the empire was still under the reign of her grandfather, [[Peter III, Holy Orenian Emperor|Peter III]]. Her birth marked the long-awaited foundation of the Imperial [[House of Novellen]] and as such was a widely celebrated event. At the time of her birth, Elizabeth was second in the line of succession; superseded by the birth of her younger brother [[John VIII, Holy Orenian Emperor|John Charles]] in 1757, and later birth of three other brothers in 1759, 1762 and 1765 respectively.
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[[File:ElizaAndAnne.jpg|thumb|left|200px|''Princess Elizabeth alongside her Mother, the [[Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress|Princess Imperial]] c. 1761]]
  
The Princess spent her formative years within the Novellen palace, being afforded a rich education by numerous of the most astute scholars within Oren. As the firstborn to the Princess Imperial and the Duke of Helena, Elizabeth was often doted on and adored by those at court, being known as the favoured child amongst the Imperial family. Much of her education was under the renowned Archchancellor [[Simon Basrid]], a man who instilled imperial values within her that would dictate the course of her life.
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For a short period following her birth, Princess Elizabeth was considered as a potential bride for the young king [[Sigismund II of Haense]], seven years her senior. The Queen-Mother of Haense, [[Maya of Muldav|Queen Maya]], entered a brief negotiation with the Princess Imperial for a betrothal between their two children, however these never substantiated to any formal proposal. The two never met to properly discuss the potential, and as such the Queen-Mother sought a marriage elsewhere.
[[File:elizabethdebutante.jpg|thumb|right|145px|''The Debutante, Princess Elizabeth, c. 1771]]
 
  
Elizabeth’s learning was centred around tales of history, as well as fables of Rhenyari mythology, being the core of her education. She had a strong passion for writing in which was echoed in her upbringing, and wrote her first published work at the age of fourteen, titled “OF PROVIDENCE: A Mentor to the Future”.
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The Princess spent her formative years almost exclusively within the walls of the Novellen palace, being afforded a rich education by a selection of the most skilled scholars within Oren. As the firstborn to the Empire's heir, Elizabeth was often doted on and adored by those at court, and she was often regarded as the most favoured amongst her five siblings. Much of her education was under the renowned Archchancellor [[Simon Basrid]], a man who instilled imperial values within her that would dictate the course of her life.
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Elizabeth’s learning was centred around tales of history, as well as fables of Rhenyari mythology - being the core of her education. She had a strong passion for writing which was echoed in her upbringing, and wrote her first published work at the age of fourteen, titled: “OF PROVIDENCE: A Mentor to the Future”. Throughout her life, she released several other works - including a selection of historical documents and fictional writings.
  
 
<blockquote>''“Providence, you see, is the eye of wisdom; the eye of God himself. In Providence we inspire liberty and justice, innovation and progress. You cannot ‘reach’ providence, for it is an idea. It is the guiding light to move us from one place to the next… Providence tells us one thing, among many: to innovate what was set before us.” -OF PROVIDENCE: A Mentor to the Future, 1770''</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>''“Providence, you see, is the eye of wisdom; the eye of God himself. In Providence we inspire liberty and justice, innovation and progress. You cannot ‘reach’ providence, for it is an idea. It is the guiding light to move us from one place to the next… Providence tells us one thing, among many: to innovate what was set before us.” -OF PROVIDENCE: A Mentor to the Future, 1770''</blockquote>
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[[File:elizabethdebutante.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''The Debutante, Princess Elizabeth, c. 1771]]
  
 
===Debut into Society===
 
===Debut into Society===
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Upon her sixteenth birthday the Princess was presented in the form of a Debutante ball in her honour, introducing the girl to the wider Imperial society as a woman, no longer a child. Many attended her birthday celebrations, centralised around the core theme of her character and passions: History. Each attendee wore a costume of a ‘figure who shaped the empire’, to which she awarded prizes for her favourite. Elizabeth, particularly, wore a costume fashioned after her own grandfather Peter III.
  
 
<blockquote>''“She is my firstborn child. . The first time I ever held her, I felt that she embodied the progress of our Empire, the hopes we as Humanity shared as the Troubles fell into twilight. Late into every night, I would stay awake by her little crib, and make sure she was still safe and slumbering. My most treasured moments, as a mother, was to hold her in my arms as she fell asleep. Elizabeth Anne was always quiet- always gentle, and she has always been kind. To watch her grow into the young lady she is now has been a blessing, and I know she will continue to do great things- wonderful things, and I could not be more proud of her.” -Anne Augusta’s speech at Elizabeth Anne’s Debutante Ball, 1772''</blockquote>
 
<blockquote>''“She is my firstborn child. . The first time I ever held her, I felt that she embodied the progress of our Empire, the hopes we as Humanity shared as the Troubles fell into twilight. Late into every night, I would stay awake by her little crib, and make sure she was still safe and slumbering. My most treasured moments, as a mother, was to hold her in my arms as she fell asleep. Elizabeth Anne was always quiet- always gentle, and she has always been kind. To watch her grow into the young lady she is now has been a blessing, and I know she will continue to do great things- wonderful things, and I could not be more proud of her.” -Anne Augusta’s speech at Elizabeth Anne’s Debutante Ball, 1772''</blockquote>
  
Upon her sixteenth birthday the Princess was presented in the form of a Debutante ball in her honour, introducing the girl to the wider Imperial society as a woman, no longer a child. Many attended her birthday celebrations, centralised around the core theme of her character and passions: History. Each attendee wore a costume of a ‘figure who shaped the empire’, to which she awarded prizes for her favourite. Elizabeth, particularly, wore a costume fashioned after her own grandfather’s formalwear - Peter III.  
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The event signified the Princess' entry into the potential market for marriage, and as such attracted numerous eligible suitors to vie for her hand. Across the evening she paid notable attention to the son and heir of the Count of Pompourelia, '''Peter Amadeus''' - with the teenage Elizabeth having been fond of him for some years prior. However, Peter was murdered at the hands of Sutican officials only months after her debutante ball - well before any formal arrangements of courtship had been established. The princess is alleged to have been distraught after learning of his disappearance, sobbing for hours within the arms of her lady and close confidant, the Baroness of Carrington.
  
The teenage princess was undoubtedly smitten for her childhood friend, the heir to the County of Pompourelia, Peter Amadeus. However, the boy was murdered at the hands of Sutican officials before any formal sense of courtship could be established.  
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This is recounted within a diary entry of Elizabeth's, dated in mid 1771 - just prior to the discovery of Peter Amadeus' body: ''"A guard force was sent to Sutica...I pleaded with the soldiers to allow me to go along, for there was nothing I desired more than to contribute in the efforts to find my dearest Peter. Paying no mind to my begging, John and I were barred from doing so... We waited at Bastille for hours, hoping that perhaps the army would return with him. And yet, they did not. No one seems to tell me anything, they shield me from the news that I desperately need to hear, no matter how painful it may be. Is he alive? Is he dead? The latter seems more likely with every passing day."''
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When his death was officially announced after the discovery of his body, Elizabeth is said to have collapsed to her knees in the middle of court, crying out in devastation. The prolonged grief she experienced is considered to be one of the sustaining factors as to why the Princess did not wed for nearly another 15 years, despite having been - up until that time - very eager to settle upon a suitor.
  
 
===Tenure within the Imperial State Army===
 
===Tenure within the Imperial State Army===
  
Shortly before her seventeenth birthday, Elizabeth Anne began her formal medical training under the Ensign John Michael Pruvia, having studied basic herbology throughout her youth. She wished to enlist as a cadet to the ISA Medical Corps as soon as she was of age, however her Father and Mother bickered over the matter extensively. Anne Augusta was supportive in Elizabeth’s endeavours, however Joseph was devout in his wishes to keep his favourite daughter out of harm’s way and off of the battlefield. Eventually, after much debate and further discussions with the Archchancellor, Eliza’s father agreed to let her enlist, and she began her formal induction into the Imperial State Army.
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Shortly before her seventeenth birthday, Princess Elizabeth expressed her intent to join the Imperial State Army, particularly that of the Medical Corps. With no prior Orenian princess having enlisted in the Army, her parents expressed considerable doubt - particularly her Father [[Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor|Joseph II]], who held strong reservations against the girl's participation in the military, particularly within combat. After encouragement and discussion from the Archchancellor in 1772, Elizabeth's parents agreed to allow her to enlist.  
  
Elizabeth’s first years in the Army were an incredibly happy time for the Princess, who dedicated much of her time and efforts into further learning, as well as developing the ISA medical department alongside Ensign Pruvia. As they continued to work closely together, the pair developed a relationship that many believed to be the beginnings of courtship. However, notably, Elizabeth first refused his advances. It was known that she still constantly stressed over her unanswered request for courtship from Iskander Basrid, John Pruvia’s nephew - as well as the pain she was faced with following Peter de Sarkozy’s murder.
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She began her formal induction as a cadet shortly after, and received comprehensive medical training under the Viscount of Pruvia-Provins, John Michael. Her first years in the Army are considered to have been an incredibly happy time for the Princess, who dedicated much of her time and efforts into furthering the Imperial Medical Corps.  
  
Shortly after turning nineteen, Elizabeth graduated from the ISA Combat Academy, moving to the Officer rank of Ensign. It was there that she served the Medical Corps for a period of several years, up until the later birth of her children that shifted her priorities from the ISA.
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Shortly after turning nineteen, Elizabeth graduated from the ISA Combat Academy, moving to the Officer rank of Ensign. It was there that she served the Medical Corps for a period of fifteen years (1772-1787). She served dutifully through numerous battles - including the initial wave of attacks from the Inferi forces of the Korvassa. Alongside her practical combat contributions, the Princess also wrote a comprehensive manual of medical protocols for the Corps, establishing the medical standards of the ISA to which still exist to this day.
  
== Marriage ==
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Elizabeth retired from active combat service following an Inferi attack upon Helena in 1785 - to which she sustained significant injuries. On the advice of her Mother, she moved to administrative and off-field medical work, until she finally retired from the ISA all-together with the birth of her first child, Jasper Clement, in 1787.
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[[File:iskanderbasrid.jpg|thumb|left|200px|''The Count of Susa, Iskander Basrid - Elizabeth's husband (c.1795)'']]
  
Following the tragic death of Peter Amadeus and a brief and ultimately disastrous courtship with Ensign John Pruvia, Elizabeth petitioned her Father for the ability to remain unwed. The Duke of Helena did honour her request, however encouraged the twenty-year old princess to carefully consider her decision.
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== Marriage & Family ==
  
It was ultimately on the advice of her mentor Simon Basrid in which the Princess again considered marriage. With Elizbeth having grown closer to childhood companion and State Army comrade Iskander Basrid, who happened to be Simon's grand-nephew, the Chancellor encouraged negotiations of their union. Iskander and Elizabeth privately agreed to the marriage in 1784, with a formal petition being placed before the Emperor Peter III, The Duke of Helena, and the Princess Imperial in 1785.  
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Some years following the tragic death of Peter Amadeus, Elizabeth engaged in a courtship with her fellow Imperial State Army medic, the Viscount of Pruvia-Provins. This, though initially successful, proved ultimately to be disastrous for the both of them. As Elizabeth still held her reservations about the marriage, the Viscount began to pursue after her cousin, Lady Casimira Sarkozy, leading to a confrontation between the two at the wedding of the Baroness of Carrington. Pruvia flatly denied his desire to further his courtship with the Princess, leaving Elizabeth once again devastated at the loss of a potential union.  
  
The pair wed in 1786, siring four children - Jasper Clement, Anthony Alexios, Helena Augusta and Nicholas Andreas.
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This prompted her to petition her Father, the Duke of Helena, for the ability to remain unwed. She cited her wishes to serve the empire - and the empire only, arguing that marriage would only be a distraction from her service to state. Despite knowing the true reasoning behind his daughter’s sudden desire to remain forever a maid, The Duke did honour her request. He only encouraged Elizabeth to carefully consider her decision over the coming years; stressing that though he would not force her to wed, she would find herself unhappy without a partner and family.
  
[[File:lizandhelena.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''The Princess Imperial and her only Daughter, Helena Augusta, 1793.'']]
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For some time afterward Elizabeth pursued no further marriages, only continuing her devout service within the State Army. She did however begin to spend more time with her long standing childhood companion and the heir to the County of Susa, Iskander Basrid. The two often set out on various combat expeditions together; Iskander was a capable soldier of the Army and she was a senior medic, making the two a suitable team. The Archchancellor [[Simon Basrid]] took a keen notice of this, and when Elizabeth late came to him for advice upon the matter of marriages in 1780 - he promptly urged her toward a union with his grand-nephew. The pair entered into a formal courtship the following year, much to the excitement of Elizabeth’s parents and the Basrid family.
  
== As Princess Imperial ==
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Elizabeth eventually agreed to the marriage in mid 1784. By this time, Elizabeth’s parents had ascended to the throne as co-monarchs, affording her the inheritance of the title of ‘Princess Imperial’. A formal petition for the union was placed before them in early 1785, and was accepted on the terms of a morganatic marriage - meaning that Elizabeth’s children would not hold a place in the Imperial line of succession.
The Princess remained devoutly engaged with the Imperial court following her Mother and Father's ascension on the 14th of Sun’s Smile, 1784. She inherited her Mother's previous title of '[[Princess Imperial]]', as well as being granted the additional honour of Imperial Peerage as the Countess of Rosemoor.
 
  
Elizabeth served as Majordomo of the palace during this period, as well as launching the Imperial State University.  
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With the ongoing [[Inferi War]], the pair did not wed until 1786, and did so in a small ceremony with only their respective families and a few select friends present. Elizabeth wore a modified version of her Mother’s own wedding dress, adorning upon her head one of the tiaras of [[Mariya Angelika of Reza]], her paternal grandmother.
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[[File:lizandhelena.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''The Princess Imperial and her only Daughter, Helena Augusta, 1793.'']]
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Their union was known to be incredibly happy, and the pair were devout toward each other all throughout their marriage. They welcomed their first child in 1787, a son christened as Jasper Clement. However, the boy faced significant health issues from the moment of his birth, causing him to spend the majority of his time away from the eyes of the court. This same year, Elizabeth was granted the County of Rosemoor - making Iskander the Count-Consort.
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Jasper was followed by three other children - with the birth of another son, Anthony Alexios, in 1788, a daughter, Helena Augusta, in 1891, and another son, Nicholas Andreas, in 1792. Despite their firstborn’s ill-health, Iskander and Elizabeth fostered a stable and happy household, taking personal care to ensure the adequate education of each of their children. Elizabeth’s only daughter took after her in many ways, training in swordsmanship from a very young age. Anthony, similarly, inherited her dedication and intellect - taking up a similar passion for writing.
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However, Elizabeth’s firstborn tragically passed away at the age of 8 - bringing upon the Princess Imperial a period of grief in which she was barely able to cope with. She withdrew herself from the court, choosing to spend her time almost exclusively within her newly built countryside manor, Rosemoor House. She would not return to Imperial society for several years, and never truly recovered from the death of her son.
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===Family Residences===
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After being granted the County of Rosemoor and its associated lands, Elizabeth had a countryside manor constructed for her family’s use. Far removed from the business of the court, she was able to raise her children away from prying eyes - and most importantly, care for her unwell son until his unfortunate death in 1795.
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==Princess Imperial==
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The Princess remained devoutly engaged with the Imperial court following her Mother and Father's ascension on the 14th of Sun’s Smile, 1784. She inherited her Mother's previous title of 'Princess Imperial', as well as being granted the additional honour of Imperial Peerage as the Countess of Rosemoor.
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Elizabeth served as Majordomo of the palace during this period, as well as launching the Imperial State University. She was a renowned patron of education, and used her position in order to promote the better accessibility of learning across all citizens of the Empire. Her work was temporarily halted with the birth of her children from 1787, and she formally resigned from the position as Chancellor of the Imperial University during mid 1788. In 1795, when removing herself from court in with the grief of losing her son, she handed off her role as Majordomo to Vespira d’Emyth, and largely retired from most of her official duties. Her reclusion was only further amplified with her Mother’s death in 1800, as the pair had been incredibly close for her entire life. The Princess Imperial was not involved in Orenian affairs for some time following, and many began to speculate that in fact, she would never return to high society.
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===The Social Season===
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However, after attention was brought to the topic of debutante balls, particularly by HIH The Duchess of Helena and the Governess of the Palace, Elizabeth made her return to Imperial society in order to establish the inaugural Orenian Social Season. She had first handedly witnessed the difficulties that her son had faced in securing a reputable noble marriage, as the young nobles of the court had become largely dispersed across the Empire. Elizabeth’s own childhood was spent in a closely-knit network of similarly aged aristocracy, and she therefore set in motion a plan to ensure that her children and grandchildren could experience the same.
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The Season was established with the intent to allow young debutantes to present themselves before the court, as well as facilitating a space where the youth of the Empire could meet and converse, often in a formal setting. The first season began in the summer of 1810, and started with each debutante presenting themselves before the Princess Imperial. Most had never seen, let alone spoken to the most senior Princess at court - and the young girls promptly set about tearing eachother apart in order to win her attention.
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The season was initially an astounding success, however debauchery and secrecy soon infiltrated the court. Elizabeth’s own daughter, who had made her debut within the season, was poisoned by a fellow debutante within a luncheon held at the Augustine. A furious Elizabeth penned a public letter, expressing her displeasure with the nature of the current court, and how her plans had been warped into such a cutthroat atmosphere.
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<blockquote>''“Though upon this eve, the nature of insults has taken one step beyond what can ever be tolerated. Until now, I have stood idly by, believing these challenges to simply be a means to test the grace and level-headedness of the young men and women of the Empire. Perhaps, I had believed, this would offer the opportunity to bring out the best and most noble qualities in you all - to allow you to reject the sinful temptation of superficial squabbles. It appears I was entirely wrong… You have all disgusted me.” - An excerpt from Elizabeth’s public letter; “To the Debutantes of the First Imperial Social Season”''</blockquote>
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However, the Social Season did continue through a second Season in 1817, to which the Princess Imperial was equally as involved in. Again, she facilitated the events of the season, with each of the Debutantes presenting themselves before her upon its first day. The 2nd Season, however, did not hold the same extent of public scandal and tabloid defamation - and any hint of such was met with the open displeasure of the Princess Imperial. She regularly responded to the letters of various debutantes, taking care to engage herself with the best interests of each. As by this time her children were all well and truly grown up, she took the opportunity to treat many of these girls as daughters of her own, caring deeply for their wellbeing and ambitions.
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===Presence in Court===
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Her establishment and continual involvement with the Social Season only further solidified Elizabeth's position within the court. In the absence of an Empress (Which continued across the latter half of her father's reign, as well as for the entirety of her brother's), she acted as the leading Imperial female figure of the Empire. She took great pride in this role, shaping the nature of the ‘Princess Imperial’ title with specific duties and expectations.
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===As an Imperial Grandee===
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Amidst the first Social Season, the Princess Imperial was granted a place upon the 23rd Imperial diet as a member of the House of Lords, alongside her husband. This rendered her the first female to serve as an Imperial Grandee.
  
 
== Titles, Styles, and Honors ==
 
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* '''1805-1810''' ''Her Imperial Highness,'' The Princess Imperial, 1st Countess of Rosemoor, Countess of Susa
  
* '''1787-present''' ''Her Imperial Highness,'' the Princess Imperial, Countess of Rosemoor
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* '''1810-present''' ''Her Imperial Highness,'' The Princess Imperial, 1st Countess of Rosemoor, Countess of Susa, Imperial Grandee
  
 
=== Armorial Bearings ===
 
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[[File:ElizabethAnneCoatOfArmsBasridHeir.png|290px|thumb|right|Impaled arms of Elizabeth, Princess Imperial: ''Purpure three lions passant guardant Or overall a label of three points Argent impaling quarterly, first and fourth sable, on a cross potent or a eye gules, second and third gules an eagle argent crowned, armed and beaked or, the wings charged with trefoils or. Overall a label of three points argent each charged with a heart gules''.]]
 
[[File:ElizabethAnneCoatOfArmsBasridHeir.png|290px|thumb|right|Impaled arms of Elizabeth, Princess Imperial: ''Purpure three lions passant guardant Or overall a label of three points Argent impaling quarterly, first and fourth sable, on a cross potent or a eye gules, second and third gules an eagle argent crowned, armed and beaked or, the wings charged with trefoils or. Overall a label of three points argent each charged with a heart gules''.]]
The Princess Imperial's arms were granted and confirmed in 1795 by the Imperial King of Arms, [[Robert Hartcold, 2nd Baron of Pyrmont|Robert James Hartcold]]. Elizabeth's personal arms (''First and fourth sable, on a cross potent or a eye gules, second and third gules an eagle argent crowned, armed and beaked or, the wings charged with trefoils or. Overall a label of three points argent each charged with a heart gules'') were impaled with those of her husband, [[Iskander Basrid]], (''Purpure three lions passant guardant Or overall a label of three points Argent'') following her marriage to him in 1786.
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The Princess Imperial's arms were granted and confirmed in 1795 by the Imperial King of Arms, [[Tiberius John Hartcold, 3rd Baron of Pyrmont|Tiberius John Hartcold]]. Elizabeth's personal arms (''First and fourth sable, on a cross potent or a eye gules, second and third gules an eagle argent crowned, armed and beaked or, the wings charged with trefoils or. Overall a label of three points argent each charged with a heart gules'') were impaled with those of her husband, Iskander Basrid, (''Purpure three lions passant guardant Or overall a label of three points Argent'') following her marriage to him in 1786.
  
 
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| [[Jasper Clement Basrid]] || 8th of the Sun's Smile, 1787 || Alive || Missing || Firstborn child of Elizabeth and Iskander. Left the Empire for the lands of Ba'as in his early years.
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| Jasper Clement Basrid || 8th of the Sun's Smile, 1787 || 1795 || Unwed || Firstborn child of Elizabeth and Iskander. Named in the Rhenyari customs by his first name, and after Elizabeth's Father Joseph II for his middle name. Died of illness within his childhood.
 
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| [[Anthony Alexios Basrid]] || 1st of Godfrey's Triumph, 1788|| Alive || Unwed || Secondborn child of Elizabeth and Iskander.
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| Anthony Alexios Basrid, Count of Susa || 1st of Godfrey's Triumph, 1788 || Alive || Valeria of Kositz|| Secondborn child of Elizabeth and Iskander. Named after Elizabeth's Grandfather, Emperor Peter III (Formerly Anthony Helane), as well as taking upon the rhenyari equivalent of his Father Iskander's name. Inherited the County of Susa following Iskander's death in 1832
 
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| [[Helena Augusta Basrid]] || 12th of Harrens Folly, 1791 || Alive || Unwed || Thirdborn child of Elizabeth and Iskander
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| [[Dame Helena Augusta Basrid]] || 12th of Harrens Folly, 1791 || Alive || Prince Robert of Crestfall || Thirdborn child and only daughter of Elizabeth and Iskander. Named after the city of both Elizabeth and Helena's upbringing, as well as after Elizabeth's own Mother - Anne Augusta. Holy Dame and Knight-Captain of the Order of Exalted Owyn. Countess of Temesch
 
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| [[Nicholas Andreas Basrid]] || 2nd of Horen's Welcome, 1792 || 1744 || Unwed || Fourthborn child of Elizabeth and Iskander
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| Nicholas Andreas Basrid || 2nd of Horen's Calling, 1792 || Alive || Milena Ipera of Dobrov || Fourthborn child of Elizabeth and Iskander
 
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Elizabeth Anne
Princess Imperial
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Countess of Rosemoor
Reign: 1787–1831
Predecessor: Title Created
Successor: John VIII (In Abeyance)
Countess-consort of Susa
Tenure: 1805-1831
Predecessor: Selene Sabari
Successor: Valeria Ruthern
Born: 17th Malin's Welcome, 1755
Helena, Holy Orenian Empire
Death: 7th of Sun's Smile, 1831, Augustine, Providence, Holy Orenian Empire
Spouse: Iskander Basrid, 2nd Count of Susa
(m. 1786)
House: Novellen
Father: Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor
Mother: Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress


Elizabeth, Princess Imperial (High Imperial: Elisabeth Anna), otherwise monikered as Elizabeth of Helena, was a member of the Imperial Royal Family. She was the eldest daughter to Anne I, Holy Orenian Empress, and her husband and co-ruler Joseph II, Holy Orenian Emperor. Upon her Mother and Father’s ascension to the throne in 1784, she inherited the title of ‘Princess Imperial’, formerly her Mother’s own. Additionally, the Princess was afforded her own peerage in 1787 as the Countess of Rosemoor.

She wed the Count of Susa, Iskander Basrid, and their union produced three sons and one daughter.

Biography

Early life

Princess Elizabeth Anne was born within the Imperial capital of Helena upon Saint Julia’s Day, the 17th of Malins Welcome 1755, to the Princess Imperial Anne Augusta and her husband the Duke of Helena, Joseph Sarkozy. At the time, the empire was still under the reign of her grandfather, Peter III. Her birth marked the long-awaited foundation of the Imperial House of Novellen and as such was a widely celebrated event. At the time of her birth, Elizabeth was second in the line of succession; superseded by the birth of her younger brother John Charles in 1757, and later birth of three other brothers in 1759, 1762 and 1765 respectively.

Princess Elizabeth alongside her Mother, the Princess Imperial c. 1761

For a short period following her birth, Princess Elizabeth was considered as a potential bride for the young king Sigismund II of Haense, seven years her senior. The Queen-Mother of Haense, Queen Maya, entered a brief negotiation with the Princess Imperial for a betrothal between their two children, however these never substantiated to any formal proposal. The two never met to properly discuss the potential, and as such the Queen-Mother sought a marriage elsewhere.

The Princess spent her formative years almost exclusively within the walls of the Novellen palace, being afforded a rich education by a selection of the most skilled scholars within Oren. As the firstborn to the Empire's heir, Elizabeth was often doted on and adored by those at court, and she was often regarded as the most favoured amongst her five siblings. Much of her education was under the renowned Archchancellor Simon Basrid, a man who instilled imperial values within her that would dictate the course of her life.

Elizabeth’s learning was centred around tales of history, as well as fables of Rhenyari mythology - being the core of her education. She had a strong passion for writing which was echoed in her upbringing, and wrote her first published work at the age of fourteen, titled: “OF PROVIDENCE: A Mentor to the Future”. Throughout her life, she released several other works - including a selection of historical documents and fictional writings.

“Providence, you see, is the eye of wisdom; the eye of God himself. In Providence we inspire liberty and justice, innovation and progress. You cannot ‘reach’ providence, for it is an idea. It is the guiding light to move us from one place to the next… Providence tells us one thing, among many: to innovate what was set before us.” -OF PROVIDENCE: A Mentor to the Future, 1770
The Debutante, Princess Elizabeth, c. 1771

Debut into Society

Upon her sixteenth birthday the Princess was presented in the form of a Debutante ball in her honour, introducing the girl to the wider Imperial society as a woman, no longer a child. Many attended her birthday celebrations, centralised around the core theme of her character and passions: History. Each attendee wore a costume of a ‘figure who shaped the empire’, to which she awarded prizes for her favourite. Elizabeth, particularly, wore a costume fashioned after her own grandfather Peter III.

“She is my firstborn child. . The first time I ever held her, I felt that she embodied the progress of our Empire, the hopes we as Humanity shared as the Troubles fell into twilight. Late into every night, I would stay awake by her little crib, and make sure she was still safe and slumbering. My most treasured moments, as a mother, was to hold her in my arms as she fell asleep. Elizabeth Anne was always quiet- always gentle, and she has always been kind. To watch her grow into the young lady she is now has been a blessing, and I know she will continue to do great things- wonderful things, and I could not be more proud of her.” -Anne Augusta’s speech at Elizabeth Anne’s Debutante Ball, 1772

The event signified the Princess' entry into the potential market for marriage, and as such attracted numerous eligible suitors to vie for her hand. Across the evening she paid notable attention to the son and heir of the Count of Pompourelia, Peter Amadeus - with the teenage Elizabeth having been fond of him for some years prior. However, Peter was murdered at the hands of Sutican officials only months after her debutante ball - well before any formal arrangements of courtship had been established. The princess is alleged to have been distraught after learning of his disappearance, sobbing for hours within the arms of her lady and close confidant, the Baroness of Carrington.

This is recounted within a diary entry of Elizabeth's, dated in mid 1771 - just prior to the discovery of Peter Amadeus' body: "A guard force was sent to Sutica...I pleaded with the soldiers to allow me to go along, for there was nothing I desired more than to contribute in the efforts to find my dearest Peter. Paying no mind to my begging, John and I were barred from doing so... We waited at Bastille for hours, hoping that perhaps the army would return with him. And yet, they did not. No one seems to tell me anything, they shield me from the news that I desperately need to hear, no matter how painful it may be. Is he alive? Is he dead? The latter seems more likely with every passing day."

When his death was officially announced after the discovery of his body, Elizabeth is said to have collapsed to her knees in the middle of court, crying out in devastation. The prolonged grief she experienced is considered to be one of the sustaining factors as to why the Princess did not wed for nearly another 15 years, despite having been - up until that time - very eager to settle upon a suitor.

Tenure within the Imperial State Army

Shortly before her seventeenth birthday, Princess Elizabeth expressed her intent to join the Imperial State Army, particularly that of the Medical Corps. With no prior Orenian princess having enlisted in the Army, her parents expressed considerable doubt - particularly her Father Joseph II, who held strong reservations against the girl's participation in the military, particularly within combat. After encouragement and discussion from the Archchancellor in 1772, Elizabeth's parents agreed to allow her to enlist.

She began her formal induction as a cadet shortly after, and received comprehensive medical training under the Viscount of Pruvia-Provins, John Michael. Her first years in the Army are considered to have been an incredibly happy time for the Princess, who dedicated much of her time and efforts into furthering the Imperial Medical Corps.

Shortly after turning nineteen, Elizabeth graduated from the ISA Combat Academy, moving to the Officer rank of Ensign. It was there that she served the Medical Corps for a period of fifteen years (1772-1787). She served dutifully through numerous battles - including the initial wave of attacks from the Inferi forces of the Korvassa. Alongside her practical combat contributions, the Princess also wrote a comprehensive manual of medical protocols for the Corps, establishing the medical standards of the ISA to which still exist to this day.

Elizabeth retired from active combat service following an Inferi attack upon Helena in 1785 - to which she sustained significant injuries. On the advice of her Mother, she moved to administrative and off-field medical work, until she finally retired from the ISA all-together with the birth of her first child, Jasper Clement, in 1787.

The Count of Susa, Iskander Basrid - Elizabeth's husband (c.1795)

Marriage & Family

Some years following the tragic death of Peter Amadeus, Elizabeth engaged in a courtship with her fellow Imperial State Army medic, the Viscount of Pruvia-Provins. This, though initially successful, proved ultimately to be disastrous for the both of them. As Elizabeth still held her reservations about the marriage, the Viscount began to pursue after her cousin, Lady Casimira Sarkozy, leading to a confrontation between the two at the wedding of the Baroness of Carrington. Pruvia flatly denied his desire to further his courtship with the Princess, leaving Elizabeth once again devastated at the loss of a potential union.

This prompted her to petition her Father, the Duke of Helena, for the ability to remain unwed. She cited her wishes to serve the empire - and the empire only, arguing that marriage would only be a distraction from her service to state. Despite knowing the true reasoning behind his daughter’s sudden desire to remain forever a maid, The Duke did honour her request. He only encouraged Elizabeth to carefully consider her decision over the coming years; stressing that though he would not force her to wed, she would find herself unhappy without a partner and family.

For some time afterward Elizabeth pursued no further marriages, only continuing her devout service within the State Army. She did however begin to spend more time with her long standing childhood companion and the heir to the County of Susa, Iskander Basrid. The two often set out on various combat expeditions together; Iskander was a capable soldier of the Army and she was a senior medic, making the two a suitable team. The Archchancellor Simon Basrid took a keen notice of this, and when Elizabeth late came to him for advice upon the matter of marriages in 1780 - he promptly urged her toward a union with his grand-nephew. The pair entered into a formal courtship the following year, much to the excitement of Elizabeth’s parents and the Basrid family.

Elizabeth eventually agreed to the marriage in mid 1784. By this time, Elizabeth’s parents had ascended to the throne as co-monarchs, affording her the inheritance of the title of ‘Princess Imperial’. A formal petition for the union was placed before them in early 1785, and was accepted on the terms of a morganatic marriage - meaning that Elizabeth’s children would not hold a place in the Imperial line of succession.

With the ongoing Inferi War, the pair did not wed until 1786, and did so in a small ceremony with only their respective families and a few select friends present. Elizabeth wore a modified version of her Mother’s own wedding dress, adorning upon her head one of the tiaras of Mariya Angelika of Reza, her paternal grandmother.

The Princess Imperial and her only Daughter, Helena Augusta, 1793.

Their union was known to be incredibly happy, and the pair were devout toward each other all throughout their marriage. They welcomed their first child in 1787, a son christened as Jasper Clement. However, the boy faced significant health issues from the moment of his birth, causing him to spend the majority of his time away from the eyes of the court. This same year, Elizabeth was granted the County of Rosemoor - making Iskander the Count-Consort.

Jasper was followed by three other children - with the birth of another son, Anthony Alexios, in 1788, a daughter, Helena Augusta, in 1891, and another son, Nicholas Andreas, in 1792. Despite their firstborn’s ill-health, Iskander and Elizabeth fostered a stable and happy household, taking personal care to ensure the adequate education of each of their children. Elizabeth’s only daughter took after her in many ways, training in swordsmanship from a very young age. Anthony, similarly, inherited her dedication and intellect - taking up a similar passion for writing.

However, Elizabeth’s firstborn tragically passed away at the age of 8 - bringing upon the Princess Imperial a period of grief in which she was barely able to cope with. She withdrew herself from the court, choosing to spend her time almost exclusively within her newly built countryside manor, Rosemoor House. She would not return to Imperial society for several years, and never truly recovered from the death of her son.

Family Residences

After being granted the County of Rosemoor and its associated lands, Elizabeth had a countryside manor constructed for her family’s use. Far removed from the business of the court, she was able to raise her children away from prying eyes - and most importantly, care for her unwell son until his unfortunate death in 1795.

Princess Imperial

The Princess remained devoutly engaged with the Imperial court following her Mother and Father's ascension on the 14th of Sun’s Smile, 1784. She inherited her Mother's previous title of 'Princess Imperial', as well as being granted the additional honour of Imperial Peerage as the Countess of Rosemoor.

Elizabeth served as Majordomo of the palace during this period, as well as launching the Imperial State University. She was a renowned patron of education, and used her position in order to promote the better accessibility of learning across all citizens of the Empire. Her work was temporarily halted with the birth of her children from 1787, and she formally resigned from the position as Chancellor of the Imperial University during mid 1788. In 1795, when removing herself from court in with the grief of losing her son, she handed off her role as Majordomo to Vespira d’Emyth, and largely retired from most of her official duties. Her reclusion was only further amplified with her Mother’s death in 1800, as the pair had been incredibly close for her entire life. The Princess Imperial was not involved in Orenian affairs for some time following, and many began to speculate that in fact, she would never return to high society.

The Social Season

However, after attention was brought to the topic of debutante balls, particularly by HIH The Duchess of Helena and the Governess of the Palace, Elizabeth made her return to Imperial society in order to establish the inaugural Orenian Social Season. She had first handedly witnessed the difficulties that her son had faced in securing a reputable noble marriage, as the young nobles of the court had become largely dispersed across the Empire. Elizabeth’s own childhood was spent in a closely-knit network of similarly aged aristocracy, and she therefore set in motion a plan to ensure that her children and grandchildren could experience the same.

The Season was established with the intent to allow young debutantes to present themselves before the court, as well as facilitating a space where the youth of the Empire could meet and converse, often in a formal setting. The first season began in the summer of 1810, and started with each debutante presenting themselves before the Princess Imperial. Most had never seen, let alone spoken to the most senior Princess at court - and the young girls promptly set about tearing eachother apart in order to win her attention.

The season was initially an astounding success, however debauchery and secrecy soon infiltrated the court. Elizabeth’s own daughter, who had made her debut within the season, was poisoned by a fellow debutante within a luncheon held at the Augustine. A furious Elizabeth penned a public letter, expressing her displeasure with the nature of the current court, and how her plans had been warped into such a cutthroat atmosphere.

“Though upon this eve, the nature of insults has taken one step beyond what can ever be tolerated. Until now, I have stood idly by, believing these challenges to simply be a means to test the grace and level-headedness of the young men and women of the Empire. Perhaps, I had believed, this would offer the opportunity to bring out the best and most noble qualities in you all - to allow you to reject the sinful temptation of superficial squabbles. It appears I was entirely wrong… You have all disgusted me.” - An excerpt from Elizabeth’s public letter; “To the Debutantes of the First Imperial Social Season”

However, the Social Season did continue through a second Season in 1817, to which the Princess Imperial was equally as involved in. Again, she facilitated the events of the season, with each of the Debutantes presenting themselves before her upon its first day. The 2nd Season, however, did not hold the same extent of public scandal and tabloid defamation - and any hint of such was met with the open displeasure of the Princess Imperial. She regularly responded to the letters of various debutantes, taking care to engage herself with the best interests of each. As by this time her children were all well and truly grown up, she took the opportunity to treat many of these girls as daughters of her own, caring deeply for their wellbeing and ambitions.

Presence in Court

Her establishment and continual involvement with the Social Season only further solidified Elizabeth's position within the court. In the absence of an Empress (Which continued across the latter half of her father's reign, as well as for the entirety of her brother's), she acted as the leading Imperial female figure of the Empire. She took great pride in this role, shaping the nature of the ‘Princess Imperial’ title with specific duties and expectations.

As an Imperial Grandee

Amidst the first Social Season, the Princess Imperial was granted a place upon the 23rd Imperial diet as a member of the House of Lords, alongside her husband. This rendered her the first female to serve as an Imperial Grandee.

Titles, Styles, and Honors

Titles and Styles

  • 1755-1784 Her Imperial Highness, Princess Elizabeth of Helena
  • 1784-1786 Her Imperial Highness, The Princess Imperial
  • 1787-1805 Her Imperial Highness, The Princess Imperial, 1st Countess of Rosemoor
  • 1805-1810 Her Imperial Highness, The Princess Imperial, 1st Countess of Rosemoor, Countess of Susa
  • 1810-present Her Imperial Highness, The Princess Imperial, 1st Countess of Rosemoor, Countess of Susa, Imperial Grandee

Armorial Bearings

Impaled arms of Elizabeth, Princess Imperial: Purpure three lions passant guardant Or overall a label of three points Argent impaling quarterly, first and fourth sable, on a cross potent or a eye gules, second and third gules an eagle argent crowned, armed and beaked or, the wings charged with trefoils or. Overall a label of three points argent each charged with a heart gules.

The Princess Imperial's arms were granted and confirmed in 1795 by the Imperial King of Arms, Tiberius John Hartcold. Elizabeth's personal arms (First and fourth sable, on a cross potent or a eye gules, second and third gules an eagle argent crowned, armed and beaked or, the wings charged with trefoils or. Overall a label of three points argent each charged with a heart gules) were impaled with those of her husband, Iskander Basrid, (Purpure three lions passant guardant Or overall a label of three points Argent) following her marriage to him in 1786.

Issue

Name Birth Death Marriage
Jasper Clement Basrid 8th of the Sun's Smile, 1787 1795 Unwed Firstborn child of Elizabeth and Iskander. Named in the Rhenyari customs by his first name, and after Elizabeth's Father Joseph II for his middle name. Died of illness within his childhood.
Anthony Alexios Basrid, Count of Susa 1st of Godfrey's Triumph, 1788 Alive Valeria of Kositz Secondborn child of Elizabeth and Iskander. Named after Elizabeth's Grandfather, Emperor Peter III (Formerly Anthony Helane), as well as taking upon the rhenyari equivalent of his Father Iskander's name. Inherited the County of Susa following Iskander's death in 1832
Dame Helena Augusta Basrid 12th of Harrens Folly, 1791 Alive Prince Robert of Crestfall Thirdborn child and only daughter of Elizabeth and Iskander. Named after the city of both Elizabeth and Helena's upbringing, as well as after Elizabeth's own Mother - Anne Augusta. Holy Dame and Knight-Captain of the Order of Exalted Owyn. Countess of Temesch
Nicholas Andreas Basrid 2nd of Horen's Calling, 1792 Alive Milena Ipera of Dobrov Fourthborn child of Elizabeth and Iskander

Ancestors