Atuq Qhapaq Yupanqui
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| Atuq Qhapaq Yupanqui | |
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| Founder and Senior Partner, Wechuahuasi Traditional Law Consultancy (1698 AN-1732 AN) Professor Emeritus of Wechua Law, Royal University of Parap (1705 AN-1732 AN) Chief Justice, High Court of the Wechua Nation (1680 AN-1685 AN) | |
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| Full Name | Dr. Atuq Qhapaq Yupanqui |
| Parents | Tupaq Yupanqui, Duke of Qosqo Lucia Ocllo (Mother) |
| Spouse | Dra. Kusi Qoyllur (m. 1670 AN) |
| Children | Sayri Tupaq Yupanqui Dr. Cusi Huarcay |
| Birth Date | 1645 AN |
| Death Date | 1732 AN |
| Family | Member of the Yupanqui clan, allied to the House of Inti and House of Inti-Carrillo |
| Political Affiliation | Independent |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Legal Scholar, Jurist |
| City and Region of Residence |  Wechuahuasi, Santander
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| National Origin | Wechua Nation Wechua Nation Nouvelle Alexandrie
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| Known For | Founding the Wechuahuasi Traditional Law Consultancy Expertise in Wechua traditional law and comparative Keltian legal systems Contributions to the legal framework of Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Associated Organizations | Wechuahuasi Traditional Law Consultancy Royal University of Parap Federal Legal Association International Society for Keltian Legal Studies |
| Citizenship(s) | Nouvelle Alexandrie (1685 AN-1732 AN) Wechua (1645 AN-1685 AN)
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Dr. Atuq Qhapaq Yupanqui (1645 AN - 1732 AN) was a prominent New Alexandrian lawyer, legal scholar, and jurist of Wechua origin. He is best known for founding the Wechuahuasi Traditional Law Consultancy in 1698 AN, which became one of the leading law firms in Nouvelle Alexandrie specializing in traditional Keltian legal systems.
Early life and education
Born in 1645 AN in the Wechua Nation, Yupanqui was the son of Tupaq Yupanqui, a high noble in the Wechua court. The Yupanqui clan had been staunch allies of the House of Inti since the wars that led to the formation of the first Wechua kingdom in 1657 AN by the first Sapa Wechua Manco Capac I (also first King of Nouvelle Alexandrie). This close association with the ruling house provided Atuq with unique insights into traditional Wechua governance and law from an early age.
Atuq received his early education in traditional Wechua law from clan elders and royal tutors before pursuing formal legal studies at the Royal University of Parap. In 1670 AN, he earned his doctorate in Comparative Keltian Legal Systems, with a thesis focusing on the intersections of Wechua, Alexandrian, and Caputian legal traditions.
Legal career
Yupanqui's career began in the judiciary of the Wechua Nation, where he quickly rose through the ranks, aided by his family's close ties to the House of Inti. By 1680 AN, he was appointed as the Chief Justice of the High Court of the Wechua Nation, a position he held until the formation of Nouvelle Alexandrie (Alduria-Wechua) in 1685 AN. During this period, he was instrumental in modernizing Wechua legal procedures while preserving core traditional principles, often acting as a bridge between ancient Wechua customs and more contemporary legal practices.
Following the establishment of Nouvelle Alexandrie, Yupanqui played a crucial role in integrating Wechua legal traditions into the new federation's legal framework. His close relationship with the now House of Inti-Carrillo allowed him to advocate effectively for the preservation of Wechua legal customs within the broader New Alexandrian system. In 1698 AN, he founded the Wechuahuasi Traditional Law Consultancy, which became renowned for its expertise in traditional Keltian legal systems and forensic law. Under his leadership, the firm expanded its practice to include Alexandrian, Caputian, Haifan, and Hammish legal traditions, becoming a unique resource for complex cases involving pre-federation laws and cultural heritage disputes.
Alongside his legal practice, Yupanqui maintained a distinguished academic career. From 1705 AN until his retirement in 1732 AN, he served as a Professor of Wechua Law at the Royal University of Parap, where he established the Department of Traditional Legal Studies. His seminal work, "Comparative Analysis of Keltian Legal Systems" (1710 AN), remains a standard text in the field of legal anthropology.
Throughout his career, Yupanqui was a staunch advocate for indigenous rights and the preservation of traditional legal knowledge. He served as an advisor to the New Alexandrian government on matters relating to Wechua affairs and was a key figure in drafting legislation that protected traditional Wechua legal practices within the modern judicial system. His unique position as a member of a clan closely allied with the ruling house allowed him to effectively navigate the political landscape and advocate for the integration of Wechua traditions into the new federal structure.
Death
Dr. Atuq Qhapaq Yupanqui passed away in 1732 AN at the age of 87. His legacy continues through the Wechuahuasi Traditional Law Consultancy and the Yupanqui Foundation for Legal Education, which provides scholarships to indigenous students pursuing legal studies. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential legal minds in New Alexandrian history, having bridged ancient traditions with modern jurisprudence in a way that significantly shaped the nation's legal landscape. His life's work stands as a testament to the successful integration of Wechua traditions into the broader New Alexandrian society, a process facilitated by his family's longstanding alliance with the royal house.
