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|<span style="font-size:small;">'''Pwedecessow''': ||<span style="font-size:small;">[[Princess Amelia of Alstion|Amelia Philippa, Princess of Alstion]]
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'''John Awexandew''' ([[High Imperial]]: ''Johannes Alexander''), nicknamed '''the Cunning''', of the [[House of Alstion]]. John was the onwy son of [[Alexander Frederick]] and the muldewed [[Princess Analiese of Haense|Analiese Barbanov]]. He inhelited the heweditawy Johannian titwe of the Plince of Awstion as heiw to the line, awong lith the Duchies of Awba and Fulnestock. Spending his fowmative yeaws in the cawe of a monastewy, he wetulned to pwominence onwy at the vewy end of [[Antonius I, Emperor of Man|Emperor Antonius]]'s weign when his wetuln coincided lith the Empewow's wemovaw fwom powew and the stawt of the [[War of the Two Emperors]].
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'''John Alexander''' ([[High Imperial]]: ''Johannes Alexander''), nicknamed '''the Cunning''', of the [[House of Alstion]]. John was the only son of [[Alexander Frederick]] and the murdered [[Princess Analiese of Haense|Analiese Barbanov]]. He inherited the hereditary Johannian title of the Prince of Alstion as heir to the line, along with the Duchies of Alba and Furnestock. Spending his formative years in the care of a monastery, he returned to prominence only at the very end of [[Antonius I, Emperor of Man|Emperor Antonius]]'s reign when his return coincided with the Emperor's removal from power and the start of the [[War of the Two Emperors]].
  
 
== Biography ==
 
== Biography ==
 
=== Early Life ===
 
=== Early Life ===
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Bown amidst the viowence of his mothew's muldew, John Awexandew spent his eawwy infant life undew the cawe of a twoubred fathew and his aunt, Amelia Philippa. He was initiawwy waised lithin the keep adjacent to Cawowustadt as an infant boy, Amelia Philippa being the plimawy cawetakew of the youth due to the glief that ovewtook his fathew fow a showt peliod of time.  
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Born amidst the violence of his mother's murder, John Alexander spent his early infant life under the care of a troubled father and his aunt, Amelia Philippa. He was initially raised within the keep adjacent to Carolustadt as an infant boy, Amelia Philippa being the primary caretaker of the youth due to the grief that overtook his father for a short period of time.  
  
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Nonethewess, his fathew would soon iwwegitimatewy we-mawwy a woman named Aiwsa Gwomach. John Awexandew was pwomptwy moved to the smaww settwement of Nowdengwad, fowwoling his fathew's abdication as Plivy Seaw and joining of the Cwewgy. The famiwy settwed in Nowdengwad fow the west of Awexandew Fwedelick's tenule as a pliest, lith Aiwsa Gwomach biwthing one hawf-sistew to John Awexandew. Theiw lives in Nowdengwad was depicted as uneventful and quiet, nothing of pwominence occulling lithin it. In time, his fathew, Awexandew Fwedelick, eventuawwy made one wast move fow his famiwy, the destination to be the wand of Pwonce, [[Aeldin]].
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Nonetheless, his father would soon illegitimately re-marry a woman named Ailsa Gromach. John Alexander was promptly moved to the small settlement of Nordengrad, following his father's abdication as Privy Seal and joining of the Clergy. The family settled in Nordengrad for the rest of Alexander Frederick's tenure as a priest, with Ailsa Gromach birthing one half-sister to John Alexander. Their lives in Nordengrad was depicted as uneventful and quiet, nothing of prominence occurring within it. In time, his father, Alexander Frederick, eventually made one last move for his family, the destination to be the land of Pronce, [[Aeldin]].
  
 
===Return to Arcas===
 
===Return to Arcas===
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John Awexandew wetulned to the Empiwe of Man in its finaw yeaws, as the [[War of the Two Emperors]] began sliftwy aftewwawds of his awlivaw. Pwedging his awwegiance to [[Godfrey III, Emperor of Renatus|Godfrey III]], the Johannian dynast wasted no time in settling lithin the heavy politics of the waw. John Awexandew stwove to make bowd cwaims against [[Joseph I, Holy Orenian Emperor|Joseph I]], due to his own cwaimant towawds the Howy Owenian Empiwe as the descendant of [[Peter II, Holy Orenian Emperor|Peter II]]. Fulthewmowe, he would way cwaim upon the cwown of the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska]], due to his descent fwom [[Princess Analiese of Haense]].  
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John Alexander returned to the Empire of Man in its final years, as the [[War of the Two Emperors]] began swiftly afterwards of his arrival. Pledging his allegiance to [[Godfrey III, Emperor of Renatus|Godfrey III]], the Johannian dynast wasted no time in settling within the heavy politics of the war. John Alexander strove to make bold claims against [[Joseph I, Holy Orenian Emperor|Joseph I]], due to his own claimant towards the Holy Orenian Empire as the descendant of [[Peter II, Holy Orenian Emperor|Peter II]]. Furthermore, he would lay claim upon the crown of the [[Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska]], due to his descent from [[Princess Analiese of Haense]].  
  
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His endeavouls would be wawgewy suppowted by the cwown of the [[Empire of Renatus]]. As weww as swealing his awwegiance to [[Godfrey III, Emperor of Renatus|Godfrey III]], he soon offewed his daughtew's hand in mawliage to the young Empewow. Thus, The house of Pewtinax and John joined togethew in matlimony undew his supewvision, as [[Adeline of Alstion]] and [[Godfrey III, Emperor of Renatus|Godfrey III]] would wed in the pawace of the Wubrummagnus, Hewena.  
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His endeavours would be largely supported by the crown of the [[Empire of Renatus]]. As well as swearing his allegiance to [[Godfrey III, Emperor of Renatus|Godfrey III]], he soon offered his daughter's hand in marriage to the young Emperor. Thus, The house of Pertinax and John joined together in matrimony under his supervision, as [[Adeline of Alstion]] and [[Godfrey III, Emperor of Renatus|Godfrey III]] would wed in the palace of the Rubrummagnus, Helena.  
  
 
===War of the Two Emperors===
 
===War of the Two Emperors===
  
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The onset of waw saw John's infwuence at coult gwow, aided immeasulabry by his infwuence ovew the young Empwess [[Adeline of Alstion|Adeline]], and his pwomotion of Johannian wewatives such as [[William Jrent]], the Wowd Justiciaw, to impowtant Impeliaw wowes. Awthough not an especiawwy famed commandew his wogisticaw weadewship was wesponsibre fow the owganisation of the campaign against Haense - a titwe which he coveted - and the movement of supplies which undewpinned victolies like the [[Battle of the Silversea]].  
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The onset of war saw John's influence at court grow, aided immeasurably by his influence over the young Empress [[Adeline of Alstion|Adeline]], and his promotion of Johannian relatives such as [[William Jrent]], the Lord Justiciar, to important Imperial roles. Although not an especially famed commander his logistical leadership was responsible for the organisation of the campaign against Haense - a title which he coveted - and the movement of supplies which underpinned victories like the [[Battle of the Silversea]].  
  
 
=== Dissolution of Horen ===
 
=== Dissolution of Horen ===
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Fowwoling the dissowution of House Howen as decweed by His Impeliaw Majesty, Godfwey II, in 1721 John was no wongew wegawded as a Howen, taking on the famiwy name of Awstion in its pwace.  
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Following the dissolution of House Horen as decreed by His Imperial Majesty, Godfrey II, in 1721 John was no longer regarded as a Horen, taking on the family name of Alstion in its place.  
  
 
== Titles, Styles, and Honors ==  
 
== Titles, Styles, and Honors ==  
 
=== Titles and Styles ===
 
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*'''1688-1700:''' ''His Imperial Highness,'' the Duke of Fulnestock and Awba
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*'''1688-1700:''' ''His Imperial Highness,'' the Duke of Furnestock and Alba
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*'''1700-Pwesent:''' ''His Imperial Highness,'' the Plince of Awstion
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*'''1700-Present:''' ''His Imperial Highness,'' the Prince of Alstion
  
 
=== Full title as Prince of Alstion ===
 
=== Full title as Prince of Alstion ===
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''His Impeliaw Highness, John of the House of Awstion, Plince of Awstion, Duke of Bawemena and Awba.
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''His Imperial Highness, John of the House of Alstion, Prince of Alstion, Duke of Balemena and Alba.
  
 
== Issue ==
 
== Issue ==
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John Awstion mawlied Vivenne d'Amauly, lith whom he had issue.
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John Alstion married Vivenne d'Amaury, with whom he had issue.
 
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| [[Charles Edward, Prince of Alstion]] || 13th of Howen's Cawling, 1705 || Alive || Magdawena Hewane || N/A
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| [[Charles Edward, Prince of Alstion]] || 13th of Horen's Calling, 1705 || Alive || Magdalena Helane || N/A
 
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| Henwy Stephen, Duke of Fulnestock || 13th of Howen's Cawling, 1705 || Alive || Mawgawet of Wenatus || N/A
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| Henry Stephen, Duke of Furnestock || 13th of Horen's Calling, 1705 || Alive || Margaret of Renatus || N/A
 
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| [[Adeline of Alstion|Empress-Consort Adeline Alstion]] || 4th of Owyn's Fwame, 1709 || Alive || Wed || Consowt to [[Godfrey III, Emperor of Renatus]]
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| [[Adeline of Alstion|Empress-Consort Adeline Alstion]] || 4th of Owyn's Flame, 1709 || Alive || Wed || Consort to [[Godfrey III, Emperor of Renatus]]
 
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| [[Julia Adelaide, Duchess of Alba]]|| 5th of Sigismund's End, 1718 || Alive || Unwed || N/A
 
| [[Julia Adelaide, Duchess of Alba]]|| 5th of Sigismund's End, 1718 || Alive || Unwed || N/A

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John Alexander
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Prince of Alstion
Predecessor: Amelia Philippa, Princess of Alstion
Successor: Charles Edward, Prince of Alstion
Born: 13th of Horen's Calling, 1688
Carolustadt, Man
Died: 1st of Sigismund's End, 1749
Agathor, Aeldin
Spouse: Vivienne d'Amaury
(m. 1705-1725)
House: Alstion
Father: Alexander, Duke of Furnestock
Mother: Analiese Barbanov

John Alexander (High Imperial: Johannes Alexander), nicknamed the Cunning, of the House of Alstion. John was the only son of Alexander Frederick and the murdered Analiese Barbanov. He inherited the hereditary Johannian title of the Prince of Alstion as heir to the line, along with the Duchies of Alba and Furnestock. Spending his formative years in the care of a monastery, he returned to prominence only at the very end of Emperor Antonius's reign when his return coincided with the Emperor's removal from power and the start of the War of the Two Emperors.

Biography

Early Life

Born amidst the violence of his mother's murder, John Alexander spent his early infant life under the care of a troubled father and his aunt, Amelia Philippa. He was initially raised within the keep adjacent to Carolustadt as an infant boy, Amelia Philippa being the primary caretaker of the youth due to the grief that overtook his father for a short period of time.

Nonetheless, his father would soon illegitimately re-marry a woman named Ailsa Gromach. John Alexander was promptly moved to the small settlement of Nordengrad, following his father's abdication as Privy Seal and joining of the Clergy. The family settled in Nordengrad for the rest of Alexander Frederick's tenure as a priest, with Ailsa Gromach birthing one half-sister to John Alexander. Their lives in Nordengrad was depicted as uneventful and quiet, nothing of prominence occurring within it. In time, his father, Alexander Frederick, eventually made one last move for his family, the destination to be the land of Pronce, Aeldin.

Return to Arcas

John Alexander returned to the Empire of Man in its final years, as the War of the Two Emperors began swiftly afterwards of his arrival. Pledging his allegiance to Godfrey III, the Johannian dynast wasted no time in settling within the heavy politics of the war. John Alexander strove to make bold claims against Joseph I, due to his own claimant towards the Holy Orenian Empire as the descendant of Peter II. Furthermore, he would lay claim upon the crown of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, due to his descent from Princess Analiese of Haense.

His endeavours would be largely supported by the crown of the Empire of Renatus. As well as swearing his allegiance to Godfrey III, he soon offered his daughter's hand in marriage to the young Emperor. Thus, The house of Pertinax and John joined together in matrimony under his supervision, as Adeline of Alstion and Godfrey III would wed in the palace of the Rubrummagnus, Helena.

War of the Two Emperors

The onset of war saw John's influence at court grow, aided immeasurably by his influence over the young Empress Adeline, and his promotion of Johannian relatives such as William Jrent, the Lord Justiciar, to important Imperial roles. Although not an especially famed commander his logistical leadership was responsible for the organisation of the campaign against Haense - a title which he coveted - and the movement of supplies which underpinned victories like the Battle of the Silversea.

Dissolution of Horen

Following the dissolution of House Horen as decreed by His Imperial Majesty, Godfrey II, in 1721 John was no longer regarded as a Horen, taking on the family name of Alstion in its place.

Titles, Styles, and Honors

Titles and Styles

  • 1688-1700: His Imperial Highness, the Duke of Furnestock and Alba
  • 1700-Present: His Imperial Highness, the Prince of Alstion

Full title as Prince of Alstion

His Imperial Highness, John of the House of Alstion, Prince of Alstion, Duke of Balemena and Alba.

Issue

John Alstion married Vivenne d'Amaury, with whom he had issue.

Name Birth Death Marriage Notes
Charles Edward, Prince of Alstion 13th of Horen's Calling, 1705 Alive Magdalena Helane N/A
Henry Stephen, Duke of Furnestock 13th of Horen's Calling, 1705 Alive Margaret of Renatus N/A
Empress-Consort Adeline Alstion 4th of Owyn's Flame, 1709 Alive Wed Consort to Godfrey III, Emperor of Renatus
Julia Adelaide, Duchess of Alba 5th of Sigismund's End, 1718 Alive Unwed N/A

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