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|capital = [[Shrewsbury]] | |capital = [[Shrewsbury]] | ||
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|lang = English | |lang = English | ||
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The '''Kingdom of Bosworth''' was a [[Simulationist]] micronation of the [[Micras]] community, based on the Tudor period of English history, active from February 25, 2006 to September 26, 2009. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Following a period of inactivity which began near the end of May 2009, it was decided on July 17, 2009 that Bosworth would dissolve as an active micronation<ref>[http://kingdombosworth.proboards.com/thread/385/decision-day Decision Day]. Kingdom of Bosworth. July 17, 2009. Retrieved October 26, 2015.</ref> . Bosworth was subsequently removed from the [[Micras]] world map on September 26, 2009 during the Version 14.0.0 update. | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
Bosworth was divided into seven duchies: | |||
*Carthborough; | |||
*Gascony; | |||
*East Holland; | |||
*Ford Islands; | |||
*Shenton Wolds; | |||
*St. Paul's; and, | |||
*West Holland. | |||
== Economy == | |||
The economy of Bosworth was based largely on Tudor society, the primary historical theme adopted by the micronation. In July 2007, an economic system based on farming was unveiled, with each citizen granted a certain number of sheep as a means of assigning wealth. The system was later expanded to include other livestock and crops as a means of establishing economic class, based on sheep acting as the lowest-cost commodity. The order of livestock and crops based on most-to-least valuable was as follows<ref>[http://kingdombosworth.proboards.com/post/890/thread A new economy]. Kingdom of Bosworth. July 29, 2007. Retrieved October 26, 2015.</ref>: | |||
#Horses; | |||
#Cows; | |||
#Barley (per tonne); | |||
#Wheat (per tonne); | |||
#Pigs; and, | |||
#Sheep. | |||
A series of resource maps were developed for the Kingdom showing the distribution of each of the above-noted commodities. The economy was further supported by the military being tasked with building grain stores and improving pasture fencing in order to separate livestock grazing areas from food crop fields.<ref>[http://kingdombosworth.proboards.com/thread/380/farming-alterations Farming alterations]. Kingdom of Bosworth. June 11, 2009. Retrieved October 26, 2015.</ref> | |||
The economic system failed to gain traction within Bosworthian society and fell out of use shortly after its implementation. In 2009, consideration was briefly given to launching a new system based on the exchange of activity and culture (i.e., the creation of a certain cultural item would be paid for by a certain number of posts being made at the forums); however, the system was never implemented.<ref>[http://kingdombosworth.proboards.com/thread/311/economic-system Economic system]. Kingdom of Bosworth. March 24, 2009. Retrieved October 26, 2015.</ref> | |||
== Transportation == | == Transportation == | ||
== Famous Places/Attractions == | == Famous Places/Attractions == | ||
== Famous Foods/Products/Activities == | == Famous Foods/Products/Activities == | ||
== Notable Residents == | |||
== | == References == | ||
<references /> | |||
Revision as of 00:46, 27 October 2015
| Kingdom of Bosworth | |||
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| Motto: | |||
| Anthem: | |||
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| Map versions | 11.2.0 to 13.9.9 | ||
| Capital | Shrewsbury | ||
| Largest city | Shrewsbury | ||
| Official language(s) | English | ||
| Official religion(s) | |||
| Demonym | Bosworthian | ||
| - Adjective | Bosworthian | ||
| Government | Monarchy | ||
| - King of Bosworth | King Wentworth | ||
| - Legislature | |||
| Establishment | February 25, 2006 | ||
| Area | NA | ||
| Population | 17 | ||
| Active population | 3 (at dissolution) | ||
| Currency | Rosen (R) | ||
| Calendar | |||
| Time zone(s) | |||
| Mains electricity | |||
| Driving side | |||
| Track gauge | |||
| National website | Official Website | ||
| National forum | Official Forums | ||
| National animal | Lion | ||
| National food | Apple | ||
| National drink | Tea | ||
| National tree | |||
| Abbreviation | BOS | ||
The Kingdom of Bosworth was a Simulationist micronation of the Micras community, based on the Tudor period of English history, active from February 25, 2006 to September 26, 2009.
History
Following a period of inactivity which began near the end of May 2009, it was decided on July 17, 2009 that Bosworth would dissolve as an active micronation[1] . Bosworth was subsequently removed from the Micras world map on September 26, 2009 during the Version 14.0.0 update.
Geography
Bosworth was divided into seven duchies:
- Carthborough;
- Gascony;
- East Holland;
- Ford Islands;
- Shenton Wolds;
- St. Paul's; and,
- West Holland.
Economy
The economy of Bosworth was based largely on Tudor society, the primary historical theme adopted by the micronation. In July 2007, an economic system based on farming was unveiled, with each citizen granted a certain number of sheep as a means of assigning wealth. The system was later expanded to include other livestock and crops as a means of establishing economic class, based on sheep acting as the lowest-cost commodity. The order of livestock and crops based on most-to-least valuable was as follows[2]:
- Horses;
- Cows;
- Barley (per tonne);
- Wheat (per tonne);
- Pigs; and,
- Sheep.
A series of resource maps were developed for the Kingdom showing the distribution of each of the above-noted commodities. The economy was further supported by the military being tasked with building grain stores and improving pasture fencing in order to separate livestock grazing areas from food crop fields.[3]
The economic system failed to gain traction within Bosworthian society and fell out of use shortly after its implementation. In 2009, consideration was briefly given to launching a new system based on the exchange of activity and culture (i.e., the creation of a certain cultural item would be paid for by a certain number of posts being made at the forums); however, the system was never implemented.[4]
Transportation
Famous Places/Attractions
Famous Foods/Products/Activities
Notable Residents
References
- ^ Decision Day. Kingdom of Bosworth. July 17, 2009. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ^ A new economy. Kingdom of Bosworth. July 29, 2007. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ^ Farming alterations. Kingdom of Bosworth. June 11, 2009. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ^ Economic system. Kingdom of Bosworth. March 24, 2009. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
