President of Andania

After the Establishing of a Democratic Parliament, The Role of President of Andania was created.

**1.** **Emmerich K.H. Oppenheimer (1904-1912)**

Following the Death of Dictator Douglas Raine Eliott, and the Introduction of an Democratic Parliament, the Former Mayor of Breiderbach Emmerich K.H. Oppenheimer won the 1904 Election in a Landslide. Due to the Newly founded Republic, there were no proper Political Parties, and so, Emmerich Oppenheimer was the first and only Independant President of Andania.

Emmerich Kurt Helmfried Oppenheimer was Born on the 9. October 1842 in Munich. When he was 2, his Parents emigrated to Andania, in search for a better Life. He went to the Breiderbach University of Law, and Graduated with a Masters Degree. He later got elected as Mayor of Breiderbach from 1880 until 1892. He dodged the draft in the Andanian war, and retreated into the Countryside near Neu Regensburg. After the Death of Dictator Douglas Raine Eliott, and the Introduction of a Democratic Parliament, he was elected President. He was in office for 8 Years, until 1912. During which, he successfully recovered the Country, and started it on a Path of Economic Success. He passed away from Cancer in 1922.

**2. Melville Aust (1912-1916)**

After the Succesful Oppenheimer Administration, and the Succesful Recovery of the Country from the War, Political Parties had formed. Namely, the Andanian Freedom Party (AFP) and the Socialist Party of Andania (SPA). The Parliament was almost at a 50-50 Split regarding which Candidate of which Party would be elected. However, the SPA with Melville Aust eked out a Win.

Melville Aust was Born in Wokingham England, a town near Reading on the 14th of January, 1850. Melville Aust spent his Early Life in Wokingham, before Emigrating to Andania at the Age of 18. There, he began a Career as a Stage Actor. He was not satisfied with his Career, and at the Age of 24 began Studying Politics. He moved to Honu Island and worked with Members of Andanian Independence Movement. It is unclear what Aust did during the Dictatorship and War, but following those, he worked in the Administration of Emmerich Oppenheimer. He joined the SPA at its formation in 1910. During his Presidency, he Advocated for a Distancing of Andania from the German and British Empire, which He accomplished during his Presidency. His Presidency ended in 1916, as he was not ever Reelected. He died in 1929 from Cancer.

**3. Christopher Blakely (1916-1924)**

One of the most Controversial Presidents in Andanian History is the Dutch-English Christopher Blakely. He, a member of the AFP, advocated for a less Internationalist and more Isolationist Andania. The Country was on the Path towards Economic Growth, but was still reliant on several other Countries for Imports. During Blakely’s 8 Year Presidency, he soured Relations with France, and caused a minor Economic Recession.

Christopher Blakely was born in Groningen, Netherlands on the 12th of July 1868. His Parents moved to England when he was 10, and he Emigrated to Andania when he was 20. There, he started a career in Politics, advocating for Independence. He was arrested and imprisoned during the Eliott Dictatorship. He was freed after the Death of Eliott, and continued working in Politics. He joined the AFP at its forming, and was elected President in 1916. During it, he began an Isolationist Agenda for Andania, and began Sanctioning Imports and Exports. Notably, he severed diplomatic ties with France. Following his 8 Year Presidency, he was not reelected. As a result of his Presidency, the Country had a minor Recession, and the AFP lost a large percentage of Voters, and gave Rise for more Parties.

**4. Ingolf D. Herzog (1924-1933 (resigned))**

After the Controversial Presidency of Christopher Blakely, the AFP lost a lot of its Voters, and gave rise to two new Parties: The Union Party of Andania (UPA) and the Liberal Democratic Party of Andania (LDPA). LDPA Candidate Ingolf Daniel Herzog was elected in 1924.

Ingolf Daniel Herzog was born in Potsdam, Germany on the 30th of June 1860. He lived in Potsdam up to the Age of 20. He moved to Cologne in 1880, and began a Career in Law. He worked as a successful Lawyer until 1890, when he incriminated himself whilst gathering Evidence in a case. He fled Germany and Emigrated to Southern Andania, which during the Time was under British Rule. When Dictator Douglas Eliott gained Power in 1893, Ingolf Herzog moved to Denmark, and began a career in Politics. Following the Death of Eliott, he moved back to Andania and worked under the Administration of Melville Aust. He was a Member of the SPA until the forming of the LDPA, of which he was a founding Member. He ran for President in 1924 and won. During his Presidency, Andania recovered from the Recession caused by Blakely, and Herzog undid some of Blakely’s diplomatic isolationism. His Policies greatly benefited Andania’s Economy. He was reelected twice in 1928 and 1932, but resigned in 1933 due to personal reasons, related to the recent Nazi takeover in Germany. In later years, Ingolf moved back to Germany to protest the Nazi-Regime, but was Imprisoned in 1941, and was murdered in 1942.

**5. Rudolf L.H. Lange (1933-1936)**

The Next President had big Shoes to fill following Herzog’s resignation in 1933. The LDPA was still technically in power, so they had to elect a President to finish Herzog’s Term. And so, President Herzog’s Vice President Rudolf L.H. Lange was elected.

Rudolf Lenz Helge Lange was Born in Landsberg am Lech, Germany on the 14th of August, 1861. He spent his childhood in Munich, before Moving to Cologne at the age of 22. Here, he first met Ingolf Herzog, and befriended him. He began a career in Politics, and served in the Administration of Mayor of Cologne Friedrich Wilhelm von Becker. He emigrated to Andania in 1910, for unknown reasons. He campaigned for Mayor of Victoria in 1912, but lost. He then worked in the Administration of Christopher Blakely. He later Campaigned as Vice President with Ingolf Herzog. Following Herzog's resignation, Lange was Elected President. He continued Herzog’s agenda, and was mostly a transitional President. He did not run for reelection in 1936. He died in 1952 at the age of 91 of Cancer.

**6. Alvin E.A. Pocock (1936-1940)**

Alvin Edmund August Pocock was the first President born in Andania. He also was the first Politician of the UPA to become President. Although he had a short Presidential run of only 4  years, he considerably increased Andanias standing on the World stage. He pushed away from an Agricultural Society and pushed for a more Industrial Society. He also re established diplomatic relations with France.

Alvin Edmund August Pocock was born in New Hull, near Victoria on the 8. December 1870. During his childhood, his Family moved across Southern Andania, mostly due to Mismanagement of the Colonies during British rule. Pocock had an interest in Politics from a young age, and began to study Politics at the University of Victoria. He advocated for Independence for Andania. During the Dictatorship, he worked in the Resistance movement, and was briefly arrested in 1896, but made bail. He laid low until the Death of Eliott. After which, he was elected Mayor of Victoria in 1904. He stayed Mayor of Victoria for 2 Terms. In 1912, he was elected as Governor of Greater Victoria, and serves in this Office for 2 Terms as well. In 1924, he was elected as Minister of the Interior under the Administration of Ingolf Herzog. He served in this Office until the Resignation of Herzog, after which his Cabinet was dissolved. He served as Minister of Education during the Administration of Rudolf Lange. After Lange’s Term, he was Elected in a somewhat controversial Election. During his Short Presidency, he Pushed away from An Agricultural Society, and allocated Funds to support Industries. Pocock also re established diplomatic relations with France, and established them as an Ally. After his 4 Year Term, he chose not to run for reelection, Mostly due to the Outbreak of World War 2 in Europe. He Died in 1950 at the age of 80.

**7. Reba S. Hadley (1940-1948)**

Due to the Outbreak of WW2, and the possible involvement of Andania, the Country needed a Strong leader to guide them. And so, Reba Sutton Hadley of the SPA, the first female President of Andania, was elected. She Aligned the Country with the Allies, and aided the War effort successfully, and is considered one of the best Presidents of Andania.

Reba Sutton Hadley was born in Honu Island on the 18. September 1882. She participated in Youth Political groups in Honu Island, advocating independence. She moved to Victoria at the age of 18 and attended the University of Victoria, studying Political Sciences. She was unable to finish her Studies due to the Takeover of Government by Douglas Eliott. During the Eliott regime, he banned Women from Attending Universities. Hadley however, continued her studies in secret. Following the establishing of the Democratic Republic, Hadley was finally able to officially finished her Studies at the University of Victoria. in 1910, she Successfully ran for Mayor of Georgetown, a Town near Victoria. Hadley served as Mayor of Georgetown until 1926, when she ran for Mayor of Victoria. She was elected, and served as Mayor of Victoria until 1934. She then Worked in the Administrations of Lange and Pocock. She then Successfully ran for President of Andania. She advocated for Neutrality, but when the US joined the war in 1941, she decided to Guide the Country into the War effort against the Axis. During her Administration, she Financially and Strategically aided the Allies. Hadley was reelected in 1944, and after the War, she continued Pocock’s Agenda of diplomacy and Industrialisation. She ran for Reelection in 1948, but lost.

**8. Peter H. Schlösser (1948-1956)**

Following the War, a new Party emerged, whose main Goal was World Peace. This Party being the Andanian Party for Peace (APFP). A Leading Member of this Party, Peter Heiner Schlösser, was elected President in 1948. Schlösser Successfully grew Andania’s Economy.

Peter Heiner Schlösser was born on the 5. February 1878 in Regensburg, Germany. He spent his Childhood in Regensburg. He moved to Munich at the age of 20 to study Politics. He moved back to Regensburg in 1902, and worked in the Administration of Hermann Geib. in 1910, he emigrated to Andania. There, he gained a citizenship and began a new political career. He worked as Minister of Finance under Ingolf Herzog, and as Minister of the Exterior under Alvin Pocock and Reba Hadley. He was elected President in 1948. His Agenda consisted of Economic growth and Foreign Relation. Under his Administration, Andania’s Economy was greatly increased, and Foreign Relations improved. Peter Schlösser served for two terms, choosing not to run for reelection in 1956.

**9. Reynold M. Connor (1956-1960 (impeached))**

After a large Voter loss, the AFP was severely stricken, but was able to recover enough, that Reynold McKinley Connor of the AFP was elected in 1956. He was the Youngest President so far, having been elected at the age of 39. Similar to Christopher Blakely’s Presidency, Connor’s Administration was also very controversial. Connor led a right wing Agenda, and was soon impeached due to unconstitutionalism. He led a criminal Life after his Presidency, which came to a Head during a later Presidency…

Reynold McKinley Connor was born on the 7. May, 1917 in Honu Island. He grew up there, and it was later revealed that he was involved in many Right-Wing Youth Organizations. At the age of 18, he moved to Victoria, where he studied Law at the University of Victoria. He began his Political career at the age of 24, running for School Board President in Honu Island. He was elected, and served for one Term. He ran for Chief of Staff under Reba Hadley, but was not chosen. He tried again during Peter Schlössers Administration, and was successfully chosen as Chief of Staff. During this Time, he aligned himself with the AFP. He was elected President in 1956. During his Presidency, he led a Agenda of Militarization and Anti-Immigration. He pushed for a more Industrialized Society, in which he succeeded. However, he began taking bribes from Criminal Organizations, and in turn passed Legislations that would benefit the Criminals. He was impeached in 1960, and he began working closely with Criminal Organizations. His Criminal Life came to a Head during the Administration of Solomon Peck.

**10. Lesława D.W. Rains (1960-1968)**

Following the Impeachment of Reynold Connor, the AFP never recovered. The Party was dissolved in 1961. Many of the Voters migrated to the LDPA, which caused it to win the 1960 election with Candidate Lesława Dell Wisteria Rains. Rains’s Administration was troubled by the Attacks by the New Andanian Order (NAO), a terrorist Organization.

Lesława Dell Wisteria Rains was born on the 10. March, 1895 in Łódź, Poland. Her Family moved to Glasgow when she was 10. She began studying Law at the University of Glasgow, and began a career as a Lawyer. She successfully practiced Law until 1940, when the UK was attacked during the Blitz. She Emigrated to Andania, and began practicing Law in Breiderbach. In 1945, she began studying Politics, and Ran for Mayor of Breiderbach in 1950, and won. She served for two Terms until 1958. She Protested against Connor’s Administration during his Presidency. She was elected in 1960 in a Landslide Victory. Many Compare her Administration with Herzog’s, due to her having to undo damage done by previous Presidents. She had a similar Agenda to Herzog’s, supporting Internationalism and Economic Growth. The first NAO attacks during her Presidency, namely many Bombings and Aircraft Hijackings. She survived an Assasination Attempt in 1967. She chose not to run for Reelection in 1968.

**11. Solomon S. Peck (1968-1970 (assassinated))**

Initially only a minor Party, the Communist Party of Andania (CPA) began growing during the 60s and 70s. It became one of the Major Parties in 1970 when CPA Candidate Solomon Sacheverell Peck was elected. He Introduced many social Systems, but unfortunately was Assassinated in 1970.

Solomon Sacheverell Peck was born on the 26. April 1895 in Little Peckton, a town in the Countryside of Greater Victoria. He Grew up there, and began involving himself in Communist Youth Groups. He began his Political Career at the age of 30, when he ran for Mayor of Victoria, but lost. He was a founding member of the CPA, which gained popularity during the Presidency of Reynold Connor. He was the opposition Leader during the Rains Administration, and was elected President of Andania in 1968. He began improving Social Systems in Andania, namely Support for the Homeless. During his Administration there were still Attacks by the NAO. Unfortunately, he was Assassinated by former President Reynold Connor whilst giving a Speech in Breiderbach, on the 12. December 1970. Connor was arrested the Day after, and was imprisoned.

**12. Bennet Randell (1970-1976)**

Bennet Andy Wyatt Vergil Randell of the CPA was Automatically Elected President following President Peck’s Assasination. Randell continued Peck’s Agenda, and during his Presidency, many Leading NAO Members were Arrested, finally ending the Attacks. Additionally, during Randell’s Presidency, the major Southern Oil Field was discovered, Boosting Andania’s Economy.

Bennet Andy Wyatt Vergil Randell was born on the 13. June 1914 on Wilbury Island, near Victoria. He was born to a Lower Class Family, and was Impoverished throughout most of his Life. He studied Political Science at the University of Victoria, during which time he was Homeless. After this, he ran for Mayor of Wilbury Island, and was Elected in 1944. He served as Mayor until 1952, after which he Ran for Governor of Belton. He was elected, and served as Governor for 3 Terms, until 1964. He worked as Secretary of Defense under the second Rains Administration, before Running as Vice President alongside Solomon Peck. After Peck’s Assassination, Randell was sworn in as President, to complete Peck’s Term. He cracked down on crime, greatly increasing the Police budget. He established a task force, tasked in arresting leaders of the NAO. He succeeded, and the Attacks ended in 1972. He was reelected in 1972, and in his Second term, oil was found to the south of the Island. The newly discovered oil field catapulted Andania’s economy to the 31st Place, with a GDP of 504,204. He was not reelected in 1976.

**13. Ortwin C. Heintze (1976-1984)**

Following the Great Increase of Andania’s GDP, the Country needed a President that could manage the Country’s Money. The LDPA led a pro-financial campaign, and their Candidate, Ortwin Conrad Heintze was elected. He successfully continued to grow Andania’s Economy through the Oil, and during his Presidency, a major wave of immigration took place.

Ortwin Conrad Heintze was born on 8. November 1927 in Breiderbach. He Studied Law at the University of Breiderbach, before Enlisting at the age of 24. He served in the Andanian Air Force for 6 Years, and returned to Breiderbach in 1957. There, he began a career in Law. He Decided to Quit Law, and pursue Politics in 1962. He served in the second Administration of Lesława Rains, and served as Minister of Finance during the Peck and Randell Administrations. He gained a credit for his financial policies. He was elected President in 1976. He led an Agenda of Economic Reform, further increasing Andanias GDP. He also introduce a credit policy, which caused the Andania Currency to recover from the Connor Administration. He was reelected in 1980, and during his second term, he introduced what was known as Heintzenomics. Heintzenomics consisted of Decreased defense spending, increasing taxes and subsidizing certain sectors. The Main Goal of Heintzenomics was increasing Andanias Economic Mobility, in which he succeded. He was not reelected in 1984.

**14. Heiko J. Hartmann-Schindler (1984-1988)**

Considered the most mediocre President, the UPA’s Heiko J. Hartmann-Schindler was elected in 1984.

Heiko Josef Hartmann-Schindler was born on the 1. January 1925 in Neubonn. He enlisted in the Armed Forces at the Age of 18. He served for 6 Years, moving to Breiderbach in 1949. He studied Law in the University of Breiderbach, but dropped out after one Year. He began working as a Campaign Manager for Lesława Rains’s Mayoral Campaign. He later moved back to Neubonn, and ran for Mayor. He succeded, and was elected as Mayor in 1952. He served for two terms, during which he doubled the population of Neubonn. He served as Secretary of Defense during the first Rains Administration. He was elected Governor of Greater Victoria between 1964 and 1980. He worked as Secretary of Defense again during the second Heintze Administration. He was then elected in 1984, He ran a Campaign of Population Increase through immigration, but was considered a fairly mediocre President, not having achieved much. He was not re elected in 1988.

**15. Bärbel I.C. Ackermann (1988-1994 (resigned))**

Bärbel Isolde Carla Ackermann, of the LDPA, a former oil tycoon, Succesfully Increased Andanians Economy. She also formed the Atlantic Island Union with Schlüälüä. During her Tenure, she dissolved the Parliament twice. She was previously a MP for the LDPA and Minister of Finance.

Bärbel Isolde Carla Ackermann was born on the 30. January 1930. She was born to an Upper Class Family on Honu Island. She studied Business at the Honu Island Business School, and later started a succesfuly Oil Company in Honu Island. She was CEO of this company until 1965, when she stepped down. She moved to Victoria and went to the University of Victoria, studying Law. She completed her Studies in 1970, and she ran for a seat in Parliament. She was an MP for 8 Years for the LDPA. She served as Minister of Finance during the second Heintze Administration and in the Hartmann-Schindler Administration. She was elected President in 1988. She subsidized many Oil Companies, and dissolved the Parliament twice. She was reelected in 1992, and continued her Oil industry based Agenda. She resigned in 1994 due to a possible Scandal.

**16. Kimberley J. Sudworth (1994-2006)**

Kimberley Justina Sudworth of the SPA was the First Black President of Andania. She, a former Author, led a succesful pro-immigration Policy alongside a socialist Agenda. She is considered one of the best Presidents of Andania. During her Presidency, Andania grew in Economy and Population.

Kimberley Justina Sudworth was born on the 8. August 1950 in Breiderbach. There she grew up, and attended the University of Breiderbach, studying Literature. She began a career in the Breiderbach Zeitung, writing Articles, often about Social Issues. In 1978, she began a career as a novelist, writing her first bestseller, “A World on Earth”, in 1980. She continued writing Novels, before beginning a Political Career. She ran for School Board President of Breiderbach Succesfully in 1988. She served for 4 years, until 1992. In 1993, she wrote her next bestseller, “Magnetophobia”, a book about the flawed education systems in the World. After the resignation of Bärbel Ackermann, she was elected President of Andania. During her Presidency, she formed the Andania-Schlüälüä Economic Union, further improving diplomatic ties with Schlüälüä. She introduced many new Social Systems, which caused Homelessness to drop below 1%. She also supported Immigration. She was reelected in 1998 and 2002, and succesfully continued her Agenda. She chose not to run for President in 2006. After her Presidency, she wrote her most Iconic Novel: “A Normal Place”, a Fictionalized Account about her experiences in office as a Black Woman.

**17. Finley R. Winton (2006-2009 (resigned))**

Following the Succesful Administration of Kimberley Sudworth, there were large Shoes to fill. The UPA, having gained Voters following the Resignation of Bärbel Ackermann, succesfully brought Finley Rorie Winton into Office. Unfortunately, the 2008 Financial Crisis took Place, and Winton was severly criticized for his Handling of it. Andania was severely struck by the crisis, and Winton chose to resign as a result.

Finley Rorie Winton was Born in Victoria on the 28. of February 1950. He attended the University of Victoria and studied Political sciences. He finished his studies in 1970 and traveled around the World for 10 Years, doing Humanitarian Work for the WHO. He returned to Victoria in 1980, and Successfully ran for Governor of Greater Victoria. He served until 1992, after which he worked as Minister of Health under Kimberley Sudworth. in 2006, he was Elected President. His Agenda focused mainly on Humanitarianism and Health, but this caused him not to prepare the country for the 2008 economic crisis. The Unemployment rate rose to 10% and increased national Debt. Winton resigned in 2009 due to allegations of Bribery and rising criticism of him due to his handling of the crisis.

**18. Gottlob M. K. Lorenz (2009-2013)**

After the catastrophic financial crisis of 2008, which led to the resignation of Finley Winton, The Country was in need for recovery. So, it was quite logical for a candidate of the LDPA to be elected. The LDPA, a pro economy Party, had recovered the country from recession before. The LDPA’s Candidate for the 2009 election was Gottlob Maria Kay Lorenz, a former Financial Advisor for many succesful Companies.

Gottlob Maria Kay Lorenz was born on the 21. November 1964 in Bogenburg. He grew up in Bogenburg, but moved to Honu Island at 19 in order to Study at the Honu Island Business School. He completed his Studies is 1989, and began working as a Financial Advisor for Anaut, a Luxury Automotive Company. He worked for Anaut until 2001, when he began working for Ziegler, a publishing company. He quit his job in 2006, and joined the LDPA. Following the catastrophic financial crisis and resignation of President Winton, Lorenz was elected President. He briefly isolated Andania from the World Economy, and limited Government spending. The Economic Mobility of Andania succeded in recovering it from the recession. Lorenz was not reelected in 2013.

**19. Truman Cheshire (2013-2013 (Died in Office))**

Truman Cheshire of the UPA, was the shortest serving President of Andania, having unfortunately passed away after a Automobile Accident. He was a succesful politician before his Presidency.

Truman Cheshire was born on the 2. May 1969 in Kingshire. His Parents abandoned him at age 5, and he was adopted by a couple in Victoria. He grew up there, and went to the University of Victoria, studying political sciences. He finished his studies in 1993, and succesfully ran for Mayor of Victoria. He served for 4 Years, before running for Governor of Great Victoria, again Succesful. He served for 8 Years, until 2005. He was then Minister for the Exterior under the Lorenz Administration, and was elected as President in 2013. Unfortunately, two months after being elected, he was involved in a high speed motor accident, and was tragically killed.

**20. Gisela Metz (2013-2017)**

After Truman Cheshire’s Tragic Death, His Vice President, Gisela Metz was elected President. She led a Succesful but uneventful Presidency.

Gisela Metz was born in Belfurt on the 25. October, 1970. She grew up there, and began a career as a journalist. She wrote for a few local newspapers, before moving to Breiderbach, and writing for the Breiderbach Zeitung from 1994-2007. She attended the University of Breiderbach between 2007 and 2012, studying political sciences. She campaigned with Truman Cheshire as Vice President, succesfully. Following his Tragic Death, she was Elected President. She succesfully served the Country, but didn’t do anything eventful. She was not re elected in 2017.

**21. Bronte Ingersleben (2017-)**

Bronte Ingersleben of the SPA is the current President of Andania. He succesfully prevented the Covid Pandemic from drastically affecting Andania. He previously served as Minister of Health. He leads an Agenda of Social Progress and Economic Growth. Sofar he has succeded.

Bronte Ingersleben was born on the 7. July 1971 in Breiderbach. There, he studied Political Sciences from 1990 until 1994. He ran for School Board President in Breiderbach in 1995, and was elected. He served from 1995 until 2007, when he ran for Mayor of Breiderbach, but lost. Instead, he was chosen as Chief of Staff under Finley Winton. After Winton’s Resignation, he served as Minister of Health under the Lorenz Administration. He ran for Mayor of Breiderbach in 2013, but lost again. He worked as a Political Advisor in the Metz Administration, and was elected President in 2017. He led a Succesful Campaign of Social Progress. In 2020, at the beginning of the Covid Pandemic, during the initial Spread of the Disease throughout Europe, Ingersleben locked down the Country. He closed the Borders to all non-essential international transport. This caused a severe stint in economic growth, but also minimised the risk of spread of the disease to the country. He succeded. Ingersleben alocated Funds for special Medical Relief Teams, to be sent to countries striken severely by Covid. The Disease never reached Andania. Ingersleben opened the Borders a few Months later, but still severly sanctioned international travel. 21. Bronte Ingersleben (2017-)