Lodewijk van Zinkgraven
| Lodewijk van Zinkgraven | |
 | |
| Physical information | |
|---|---|
| Species | Human |
| Race | Batavian |
| Gender | Male |
| Hair color and style | Blond |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Skin color | White |
| Biographical information | |
| Spouse | Eibhlín Lynch |
| Date of birth | 1688 AN (73 AN years) |
| Residence(s) |
Alexandretta,  Meckelnburgh |
| Nationality | |
| Allegiance(s) |
 N&H |
| Occupation | Reaver |
Lodewijk van Zinkgraven, Count van Zinkgraven (born 1688 AN) is a nobleman, diplomat and reaver who has served as ambassador of the Order of the Holy Lakes to the United Kingdom of Meckelnburgh since 1759 AN.
A member of the Zinkgraven family of Batavia, he previously served in two separate Hurmudan consular postings in Shireroth. His first period of diplomatic service ended following the Day of Rage in 1731 AN, when he repudiated his office and declared for the emerging Benacian Union. He returned to the diplomatic service of the Order of the Holy Lakes in 1751 AN.
Early diplomatic career
Zinkgraven entered the diplomatic service of the Order of the Holy Lakes and was appointed consul-general in Gaelen's Landing, Shireroth. His position placed him in one of Shireroth's principal centres of commerce and maritime activity, where he was responsible for representing Hurmudan interests and providing assistance to Hurmudan citizens and merchants.
His tenure came to an abrupt end in 1731 AN following the Day of Rage. During the political upheaval, Zinkgraven repudiated his Hurmudan diplomatic role and declared his allegiance to the Benacian Union. His actions were regarded in Hurmu as a serious breach of diplomatic duty.
Marriage
In 1733 AN, Zinkgraven married Eibhlín Lynch, born in 1715 AN, during the 1733 mass wedding at Teldrin. Their marriage formed part of the large group of arranged unions conducted at Teldrin that year. They have four children; Gustav (b. 1736), Waldemar-Albrecht (b. 1742), Lucretia (b. 1747), and Desdemona (b.1750). Of the four children, Gustav was made a ward of state in Chryse following the defection of his father in 1741, whilst the remaining three were born at liberty in Batavia.
Benacian service
Attached to the Absentien Corps on the Batavian Front until the collapse of the Northern Banner Group of Benacia Command.
In 1741, Kaiser Ayreon V appointed Zinkgraven to the Imperial Peerage of Shireroth as Count van Zinkgraven. This, together with his being implicated in work on negotiations between Hurmu, the Benacian Union and Shireroth brought him to the attention of the Magisters-Carnifex, necessitating his flight from the Union-State.
Return to Hurmudan service
In 1751 AN, Zinkgraven returned to the diplomatic service of the Order of the Holy Lakes. His rehabilitation was made possible by the improvement of relations between Hurmu and the Benacian authorities, his appointment to the Imperial Peerage of Shireroth, as well as by the recognition that his declaration for the Benacian Union in 1731 AN no longer represented an obstacle to diplomatic service.
He was appointed consul-general in 's Koningenwaarde, Batavia, Shireroth. The posting was regarded as a pragmatic choice. Zinkgraven possessed extensive knowledge of Batavian, Shirerithian and Benacian politics, spoke Batavian, and maintained personal connections among Batavia's aristocratic, military and commercial elites.
Despite the circumstances surrounding the termination of his earlier posting, his second consular tenure was considered successful. In 1759 AN, Zinkgraven was promoted to ambassador and appointed to represent the Order of the Holy Lakes in the United Kingdom of Meckelnburgh.
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