Talk:Batavia
| Kingdom of Batavia | |||
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| Motto: Batavia erit in orbe ultima | |||
| Anthem: Staatshymne der Bataven | |||
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| Capital | 's Koningenwaarde | ||
| Official language(s) | Official language: Batavian (Dutch) | ||
| Official religion(s) | de facto: catologism | ||
| Demonym | Batavian | ||
| - Adjective | Batavian | ||
| Government | Constitutional monarchy | ||
| - King of the Batavians | Vacant | ||
| - Stadhouder | Gustaaf Vermeylen jr. | ||
| - Legislature | Staten-Generaal:
Hogerhuis and Lagerhuis | ||
| Establishment | 09.V.1513 AN (09.02.2006) | ||
| Area | NA | ||
| Population | / | ||
| Active population | N/A | ||
| Currency | Kruys | ||
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| National website | Website | ||
| National forum | Forum (1) | ||
| National animal | Batavian lion | ||
| National food | |||
| National drink | Dietish Wine (Dietse wijn) | ||
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The Kingdom of Batavia, also known as simply Batavia or Koninkrijk Batavië in its native language, is a Dutch-speaking virtual micronation. The lands that made up Batavia were united under Jodocus van Haltna, who as acting Regent peacefully gathered and united the several small Batavian states under the banner of the Free Batavian States in 1513 AN.
Background
Originally established as an absolute monarchy with Queen Faya Veronique - whose ancestors had ruled over the Kingdom of 's Koningenwaarde - on the Throne, it soon saw some major changes. After seven prosperous years, the childless death of the Queen caused a crisis. With no clear successor, the nobles gathered in 's Koningenwaarde and appointed the Count of Vinandy, Arkadius des Vinandy (Arkadius I), as new King. This was the start of the First Kingdom (1520 - 1523 AN). The most influential nobles, making use of the moment, placed themselves at the head of the administration: effectively establishing an Edelenregering (Cabinet of Nobles). Promises were made to transfer power to an elected Batavian Parliament, but eventually thwarted by the Ultraroyalists under the guidance of Jodocus van Haltna.
Social unrest over privacy scandals destabilised the First Kingdom. A series of democratic reforms, including the appointment of a Prime Minister, failed to gather popular support. 1523 AN saw the rise and fall of the short-lived Davignonrepubliek (Republic of Davignon) and ultimately its replacement by the Second Kingdom (1523 - 1579 AN).
Following the Davignonrepubliek, the nation saw a long period of stability and prosperity. The nation flourished under the rule of King Arkadius II and later Queen Fränzi-Ferdinanda and a long list of prime ministers. In this era, the constitutional monarchy became an outstanding example of checks and balances between the remnants of old (and later also new) nobility in the Hogerhuis, and the elected representatives of the people in the Lagerhuis. While retaining a certain amount of power, the Crown did not actively interfere in the politics of the nation.
The ascension of Antonius des Vinandy, Arkadius III, was met with enthusiasm and popular support, but also with contempt among the ever growing republican groups. The King's attempt to strengthen the active role of the Hogerhuis, its expansion to include lower nobility and his mismanagement of riots in the capital, plummeted his popularity and led to the loss of significant support for the monarchy.
Faced with a difficult crises and on the advise of the Prince-Bisshop of Catologum, Constantijn Windsor, the constitution was disbanded. A new royal cabinet was appointed under direct guidance of the King and an emergency parliament, consisting of important politicians and military officers, was called together. This period is also called the Oogstmaandmonarchie (Oogstmaand Monarchy) and did only last for two Norton years (1579 - 1581 AN).
With the disruption of the democratic process, the Oogstmaandmonarchie had set a dangerous situation in which a growing group of high-placed elites were seeking to further undermine the democratic institutions and gather power for themselves.
The Third Kingdom (1581 - 1582 AN) which reintroduced the Lagerhuis and elections, didn't even survive for a full Norton year. A coup d'etat by the military ended the hopes of any chance of reconciling the nation. Civil War ravished the countryside, while generals began acting as local warlords. For example, General Jeroen van Veen, commander of the 's Koningenwaarde garrison, turned the capital and its surrounding countryside into his own fief. Several officers followed his example.
The newly established Batavian State (1582 - 1585 AN) became therefore soon an unstable military dictatorship. Making things worse, from 1583 and onwards it was challenged by the rump state Grand Kingdom of Batavia, which was led by King Arkadius III, who had gathered a small number of royalists around him.
The Fourth Kingdom (1585 - 1591 AN), the Bondskoninkrijk (1591 - 1592 AN) and Fifth Kingdom (1592 - 1614 AN) followed each other one after another. Depending on the moment, the nation had periods of growth, followed by decline.
