Henry II
King Henry
Henry II was King of America from 1893 to 1908, ascending to the throne after the death of his brother, Edward II. Known as the "King of the West", he had little interest in ruling, preferring to spend his days on the American frontier. His apathy towards the throne allowed the Office of the Chancellor to gain prominence and importance, crediting him for the corruption that rises under his reign. It has been reported that Henry was uninvolved in the decision making during the ensuing conflict, thus increasing the influence of the Chancellor in military matters. This is seen as the throne relinquishing many powers obtained by his predecessor, Augustus II following his own conflict.
On the international scene, Henry elevated America's standing among the German and Austrian Empires. He invited Wilhelm II of Germany and Franz Ferdinand of Austria for hunting trips to the royal lodges, and had joined the two on various hunting trips through Europe and Africa.
In 1907, King Henry suffered a heart attack that brought up concerns over succession. Being childless like his brother, Henry attempted to nominate his sister, Margaret, as his successor. However, while this was approved by Congress, she turned down the throne. Therefore, the succession passed to his nephew, Edward. His state funeral was attended by representatives from the various American nations, as well as many European nations.
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Thomas F. Bayard: 1893 - 1894
William McKinley: 1894 - 1902
Charles W. Fairbanks: 1902 - 1906
James S. Sherman: 1906 - 1908
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