Kresimir Kresimirovic I (born Kresimir Paskovic, 1852–1939) was a Kresimirian Diviner and statesman who served as the first Divine Chancellor of the Republic of Kresimiria from 1922 until his death in 1939. His seventeen-year chancellorship was defined by the establishment and consolidation of the new Republic’s political and religious institutions following the Unification War.
Early Life and Priesthood
Born into a devout family, he dedicated his life to the Sanctian Church, the precursor to modern Kresimirianism. He rose through the religious hierarchy to become a respected High Priest, known for his orthodox interpretations of the Books of Kresimir and his unwavering belief in a divinely ordained Kresimirian state. His religious authority made him a natural and unifying choice for the new nation’s highest office.
Appointment as Chancellor
Following the first meeting of the newly elected Assembly in 1922, Paskovic was unanimously* appointed as the first Divine Chancellor. His selection was seen as a move to bestow immediate religious legitimacy upon the nascent state and its constitution. He worked in close partnership with the first Chair of the Assembly, Filip Novak. After twelve days in office, he officially changed his name to Kresimir Kresimirovic, establishing the precedent that all following Chancellors would take the name of the Lord.
*It is important to note that the two Senators for Moraviskameja (District X) did not vote in favour of the confirmation of the Chancellor. However, they did not vote against either, choosing to abstain, thus causing the unanimous approval. This set the precent for Moraviski abstentionism.
Chancellorship
Kresimirovic I’s tenure was marked by the foundational challenges of the Republic. He presided over the state during the turbulent period following the 1924 assassination of Senator Ivana Simuna, which led to the formation of the hardline Sons of Kresimir party.
He oversaw the passage of the 1937 Constitutional Amendment, which expanded the state’s power to restrict freedom of movement on grounds of national security, a measure aimed at curbing the growing Bosken insurgency. Throughout his time in office, he was viewed as a figure of stability and unwavering authority, cementing the central role of the Chancellory in Kresimirian politics.
Death and Legacy
Chancellor Kresimir Kresimirovic I died in office in 1939 at the age of 87. He is remembered as the foundational Chancellor, who provided the crucial theological and political stability that allowed the young Republic to survive its tumultuous early years.