John Hartcold, Viscount of Fauconberg

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John Alexander Hartcold Viscount of Fauconberg Reign: 1830-1839 Predecessor: Title Created Successor: John Aurelius Hartcold, 2nd Viscount of Fauconberg Born: 2nd of The First Seed, 1804 Died: 17th of The Grand Harvest, 1839 (aged 35), Róża, Duchy of Rozania Spouse: Alice Bishop (m. 1825; died. 1838) Issue: John Aurelius Hartcold, 2nd Viscount of Fauconberg Antonia Alice Hartcold Leon Luka Hartcold Aurelia Olivia Hartcold House: Hartcold Father: John Frederick Hartcold, 4th Baron of Pyrmont Mother: Cristonia O'Rourke

John Alexander Hartcold, 1st Viscount of Fauconberg (2nd of The First Seed, 1804 - 17th of The Grand Harvest, 1839) was a Sedanian nobleman, diplomat and military commander. The eldest son John Frederick Hartcold, 4th Baron of Pyrmont, he became the first Viscount of Fauconberg for his and his families service and loyalty to the Principality of Sedan, and was one of the few Sedanian peers who rejoined the Principality during it's reformation. One of the Sedanian leaders in Oisin's Rebellion, he was instrumental in the final skirmish during the war leading to the deposition of William I, King of Rozania and the crowning of Oisin O'Breathnach as his successor - although his reign was brief.

Early Life

John was the eldest son of John Frederick Hartcold, 4th Baron of Pyrmont and his wife Cristonia O'Rourke, the daughter of Padraig O'Rourke, 2nd Count of Halstaig. From 1811-1813, both his father and grandfather, Tiberius John Hartcold, 3rd Baron of Pyrmont, had fought for the Sedanian Prince, Louis I, during the Sedan Rebellion, during the aftermath of which his grandfather was executed by the Holy Orenian Empire. Due to their allegiance to the losing side, the House of Hartcold went into exile alongside that of House de Joannes and the House of Castille within the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska.

The wedding of John Alexander and Alice (c. 1825). Depicted is the bride and groom standing together after their first kiss.

Sometime around 1823, Hartcold's father, then Baron of Pyrmont, abdicated his title in favour of his eldest son, creating John Alexander Baron of Pyrmont for life. Over the next few years, he served Leopold I, Prince of Sedan in a variety of ways to bring prosperity and growth to Sedan. At the age of 21, John was married to Lady Alice Bishop, niece of Henry Bishop, Baron of Avoria. This marriage, although an arranged one would prove quite peculiar as the two grew fond of and loved each other from the moment they were engaged.

Soon after marrying John, Alice conceived. On the 2nd of The Amber Cold, 1826 she gave birth to the twins, John Aurelius and Antonia Alice. The couple were pleased to have their first children, with John notably doting on his eldest daughter Antonia.

Oisin's Rebellion

Main article: Oisin's Rebellion

Issue

Name	Birth	Death	Marriage	Notes
John Aurelius Hartcold, 2nd Viscount of Fauconberg	2nd of The Amber Cold, 1826	Alive	Unmarried	Firstborn child of John Alexander Hartcold and Alice Bishop and twin to Antonia Alice Hartcold. Succeeded his father as both Viscount of Fauconberg and Baron of Pyrmont following the murder of his father.
Antonia Alice Hartcold	2nd of The Amber Cold, 1826	Alive	Unmarried	Second born child of John Alexander and Alice Bishop, twin to John Aurelius
Leon Luka Hartcold	1830	Alive	Unmarried	Third born child of John Alexander Hartcold and Alice Bishop
Aurelia Olivia Hartcold	1st First Seed 1838	Alive	Unmarried	Fourth and final child of John Alexander Hartcold and Alice Bishop

Ancestors

Ancestors of John Hartcold, Viscount of Fauconberg

16. Stephen Hartcold               8. Robert James Hartcold, 2nd Baron of Pyrmont                       17. Joanna Vincennes               4. Tiberius John Hartcold, 3rd Baron of Pyrmont                             18. Otto "the Roach" Varoche               9. Antonia Philippa Varoche                       19. Adriana Emiliana Capet               2. John Frederick Hartcold, 4th Baron of Pyrmont                                   20. Frederick Baden               10. Thomas Aldis Baden                       21. Anastasia Capet               5. Henrietta Celeste Baden                             11. Fran Rosemond                       1. John Alexander Hartcold, 1st Viscount of Fauconberg                                         24. Patrick O'Rourke               12. Pious O'Rourke                       25. Vasa Crow               6. Padraig O'Rourke, 2nd Count of Halstaig                             13. Clover O'Rourke                       3. Cristonia Avigael O'Rourke                                   28. Jeese Stahl-Elendil               14. Jonah, Baron of Stahl-Elendil                       29. Astoria Wynsehn               7. Illaena Stahl-Elendil                             15. Avigael