NationStates Jolt Archive


Beloved Kaiser Dies ((WWI-Era, open RP)

Nordrreich
15-10-2004, 21:14
The Chancellor's Office:

At 3 am, October 14th, 1912, our beloved Kaiser, Wilhelm Viktor I died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes. Our nation is to dedicate a two-week official mourning period for our great monarch, whose achievements include making Nordrreich into one of the greatest and most powerful nations in the region.

Wilhelm Viktor was born on May 23rd, 1823 in Freidrichshaven, Nordfalen. He ascended to the throne in July 1848 after the assassination of his father, Friedrich I by Osterliche terrorists. In 1885, his first son, Friedrich August II was born in Konigstadt. He is survived by two more sons and four daughters.

A general at heart, Wilhelm commanded a division of Grenadiers at 16, and was a Field Marshal at the time of his ascension to the throne. He was known for his personal courage, being wounded twice in battle, most famously at the battle of Liegnitz in May 1848, where he personally led an infantry charge which saved Nordrreich from the forces of Osterliche rebels. As Kaiser, Wilhelm cared about the common soldier, and increased the wages of the ranks by thirty-seven percent.

He was also a man of deep Christian piety, one of our most religious monarchs. A fervent Lutheran by conviction, he nonetheless believed in religious freedom and toleration and revoked legislation banning Catholics and Jews from public office. He was greatly interested in ecumenical movements, and hosted three Nordreicher Ecumenical Councils in his reign.

Politically an avid enemy of the socialist plague, the Kaiser nonetheless recognized the sufferings of many of his people in the industrial expansion which has made our nation strong. He instituted moderate social reforms, including public health and accident insurance, as well as an old age pension. Grounded in his faith, as well as his humanitarianism, he reminded our captains of industry that they had a responsibility to better the masses.

The state funeral for the beloved Kaiser shall be held at October 21st, after a period of lying in state. Foreign dignitaries are welcome to attend. A family funeral shall be held the day after.
Nordrreich
15-10-2004, 21:44
Surely such a great man's death should not go completely unnoticed?