Ivez The Great

Ivez I Veitan, later given the eponym 'The Great', was the first Emperor of Ivez Empire. He was born in 1708 as the eldest son of King Adalm III of Kudon. He became the King of Kudon in 1738 and reformed it into the Empire of Kudon in 1740. In 1744, he declared war on the Kingdom of Wissil, which he conquered in 1760. This formed the western block of the Ivez Empire. In 1766, Ivez continued with declaring war on the Empire of Judinovak. In 1774, Ivez conquered this Empire as well. In 1776, Eghelham joined Ivez Empire and the modern Empire was formed. In 1784, the Empire was solidified when Ivez I, now known as The Great, declared the Statute of the Empire, the predecessor of the Constitution. In 1791, Ivez died at age 83, having led the Empire formally for 7 years, but having united it for 15 years.

Personality
Ivez was known as a strategic master and an Imperialist. The Unification of Ivez Empire was a long and deadly process, but Ivez deemed it important that the Wissil and Kudon people were united. As Emperor, he was known for his strong Imperialist policies, with importance on the Military. On personal level, Ivez was stern, yet friendly. He held many banquets and was known for holding a monthly speech in the newspaper, and from 1885 onward, on the limited radio that was available. In this, he was deemed a charismatic leader, who used strong words but still advocated cultural diversity. Although he was an outspoken Kudon, he respected the Wissil and Judina people.

The Statute of the Empire was in many ways different to the Constitution. While Ivez was not an absolute monarch, he still held much power. In this capacity, he led many infrastructure projects throughout the Empire. The predecessor to the Imperial Cabinet, the Council, advised Ivez and created much of the modern institutions that are still present.

Family
Ivez was born to Adalm III Veitan and Hereda Marop in 1708. In 1733, he married Princess Baele Mokur of Bliskot. In 1742, his eldest son and heir Delan I Veitan was born. In 1746, his daughter Naera followed. Since 1784, Delan I was heir apparent of the Ivez Empire. His brother Naera became Archduke of Kudonel at the same time. His line is still Archduke of Kudonel to this day.