King Sven VIII
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King Charles William Estep Nobenfelt 1846-1918. 64th king of Popeleoma Del Signe. Official Title: The Deposed Royal Majesty King of the Popleomas and its Lands.
Overview
Second son of Sven VII, Sven VIII survived his older brother Henry Davids who died in 1857. Shaken as well by the attack on his father's life, the crown prince rode out on his horse, gathered a small militia and stormed known Nihilist meetinghouses. Before Sven VII was shot, the price ordered the massacre of 683 people who were suspected as Nihilists. After ascencion, he held an Iron grip over the country, terrorizing it with random police raids and mass burning of literature and music. In 1900, he ordered the Duma to dissolve and never regroup until he was dead. In protest, several representatives got together and blockaded the Duma building. Sven VIII ordered those who were in the building to be shot repeatedly. Before he abolished the court system, the Court of the Land managed to get to him first. He was impeached with treason to the Crown and orded to be executed on December 13, 1901.
After the Overthrow
Sven VIII had managed to organize an escape en route to Svan where he would be held and then executed. He and 47 other men fled for the Frontier and when they reached the post, they slaughterd the garrison stationed there and stole uniforms. He returned in 1918 a poor man, walked up to the gate of the Royal Palace and shot himself in the head.
Succession Line
Preceded by:King Sven VII Succeded by:King Sven IX
