James Shephard

James the Great (October 10, 2710 - Present) of the House of Shephard, is the current King and undisputed ruler of Keymon. James Shephard prior to his cornoration as King of Keymon was previously President of Keymon (2752 - 2754) and Protector of the Commonwealth (2754 - 2758).

=Early Life=

James was born James Cesare Shephard in a small town located in Hen Swung, Keymon, third son to Constantine Shephard, by his third wife. His family was a middle class family of landowners, with some political influence over their town. It has been alleged that James Shephard is the illegitimate off spring of current Pope Raphael I of the Orthodox Catholic Church but no attested genealogy has been shown for this alleged lineage.

Shephard was educated at a local community College in Keymon. Not much is known about his earlier life other then the fact that he was always interested in politics.

=President/Protector=

James was officially elected to the post of President of Keymon by the people of Keymon on January 2152, taking office on the 1st. James' government followed the Republican model, though large parts of Keymon still maintained a social structure unchanged from the days of Grand Duke's rule. Later, James Shephard was declared Protector of the Commonwealth.

=King of Keymon=

In 2758, James Shephard was declared Protector of the Commonwealth for Life and soon after he declared himself King of Keymon with popular support of both Parliament and the people.

=Titles=

James I, by the Grace of God, King of Keymon, Liberator of the people, Leader of the Revolution, Supreme Commander of the Royal Forces, and Defender of the Orthodox Catholic Faith.