First Oportian Republic
The First Oportian Republic was the initial period of Oportia's independent governance, lasting from 1706 AN to 1722 AN. Established following the Declaration of Vanie under the leadership of Jean Nouel, the republic emerged from various competing settlement ventures in southern Eura, uniting them under a centralized constitutional government. The First Republic was characterized by a strong executive branch led by the Federal Representative of Oportia, with limited checks on power, but an all encompassing Federal Electorate of Oportia, which served as the nation's electorate and legislature. During this period, Oportia weathered significant challenges including the Yamaqhachan insurgency (1709 AN-1710 AN) and the Souduraine clash (1716 AN), while simultaneously establishing its foundational political institutions and expanding its territorial control in southeastern Eura.
The First Republic had only two Federal Representatives during its existence: founder Jean Nouel (1706 AN-1712 AN), who died in office from a heart attack, and his successor César André (1712 AN-1721 AN). The republic's centralized power structure and André's increasingly authoritarian governance eventually led to widespread public discontent, culminating in the 1721 Oportian protests that resulted in his impeachment. Following these events, caretaker Federal Representative Céline Beaumont oversaw the transition to the Second Oportian Republic through the Oportian special national referendum, 1722, which implemented comprehensive constitutional reforms establishing a federal system with increased democratic checks and balances, including the creation of the Federal Electorate of Oportia as a fourth branch of government.
Federal Representatives
| No. | Portrait | Name | Term | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
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Jean Nouel | 1706 AN - 1712 AN | Conservative Nationalist Party of Oportia | Founding figure of Oportia; led the Declaration of Vanie and establishment of the republic; oversaw ratification of the first Constitution; died in office from a heart attack |
| 2 | 
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César André | 1712 AN - 1721 AN | Conservative Nationalist Party of Oportia | Initially completed Nouel's term; elected in his own right in 1714 AN; managed the Yamaqhachan insurgency (1709 AN-1710 AN); impeached following the 1721 Oportian protests |
