Charles Harold-Lankon

== Charles Harold-Lankon ==
Charles Harold-Lankon, abreviated CHL, was the Prime Minister of Essotori from 1976 - 1979, primarily known for leading the Charles' War, or the Ubizieten Civil War, for which he is generally condemned, despite not wanting to commit to it. He was also famous for being the primary participant in the New Year Coup, during which, he was able to oust the reformist Prime Minister Alexander Willingberry, though he was in turn, ousted by Willingberry in 1979. His era is generally known as "The most piously devoted scandal period" prejoratively, due to the nature of his rise to power, and the enormous influence of the Nozerod Cult during his reign. After he was removed from power, he was permitted to retire in luxury, as one of the most controversial Prime Ministers in Essotori history. He died in 1998, during the reign of his critic, William Welsbury.
== Biography ==
=== Early Life ===
Charles was born as part of the gentry class, the Harold-Lankon family made their fortune during the reign of Nozerod Endless Dream, being the primary benefactors of the Nozerod's project to improve irrigation throughout the western provinces, as well as intergrating the merchant class. As such, his family were widly considered old money, with little investments in the economy, though they truly made their name in the military. Charles, born in 1911, saw minor service during the Lorraine War, in the Selarian theatre.