List of Leaders of Craftia

This page provides a list of all leaders of the nation known since 1805 as Craftia, starting from 1447, when the Empire of Reatina was established.

There have been 74 leaders since 1447, while there have been 79 terms in office (three people - Xuan Yuanhua, Xuan Ruijin and Gregory Clarendon, served twice, Percy Raymond served thrice). King Vincent (monarch era) spent the shortest time in office (only one day), while Yang Qiulai (emperor era) spent the longest (slightly over 52 years) in office.

Overall
The longest time spent in office was 52 years, 4 months and 7 days (19,120 days), by Yang Qiulai, who was the 5th Emperor of Reatina from January 14, 1467 to May 21, 1519. After overthrowing Tan Xiafu, he instilled himself as the emperor. Subsequent attempts to overthrow him were to no avail. He was the only leader during the Yang Dynasty and died of natural causes at the age of 82. He was succeeded by his army general, Jin Huanbo.

The shortest time spent in office was less than a day. The coronation of King Vincent as the 6th King of Craftia, occurred on November 24, 1835. He was assassinated later that day and was immediately succeeded by his only child and heir apparent, Olivia.

Emperor era
In a time where a majority of leaders ruled until their death or abdication, Yang Qiulai's reign of more than 52 years, covering the second half of the 15th century and almost a fifth of the 16th century, was still an impressive feat at the time and record, which has not been beaten since.

The shortest reign was that of Xuan Donglan, who reigned for a mere 16 days, from September 11 to 27, 1776. Xuan was the heir apparent of Xuan Yuanhua, who he succeeded, but was overthrown by him slightly over two weeks into his reign.

Monarch era
John I, King of Craftia reigned for 34 years, 3 months and 5 days, from September 27, 1849 to his death on New Years Day (January 1) 1884. He remains the longest-reigning monarch of Craftia and the third-longest serving overall leader.

Vincent, King of Craftia reigned for less than a day due to his coronation and assassination both occurring on November 24, 1835.

Premier era
Zhou Chenzhong was the longest serving premier of Craftia, spending 40 years, 5 months and 24 days as the 3rd Premier from February 18, 1903 to August 11, 1943. He is the second-longest serving overall leader.

The shortest term of office was that of John Anderson, the only premier ever and only leader since 1892 to hold the title of leader and not belong to a political party. He served 24 days as the 7th Premier of Craftia.

Prime minister era
Serving slightly over ten years in office, Kevin Abbott of the Bergensten Environment Party is the longest serving prime minister and currently the last person to become prime minister and not belong to either the National United Party or the Craftia Conservation Party.

George Dellfield served only one week (7 days) as prime minister. He became the prime minister after the resignation of Steve Bergensten. Since the BEP had formed a coalition with the Liberty Party and the United Party, Dellfield, the leader of the Liberty Party, was automatically sworn in as prime minister on September 1, 2009. He resigned as prime minister and leader of the Liberty Party 7 days later and Edward Barris, then the current deputy prime minister, was sworn in the next day (September 9).

Living former prime ministers
There are currently nine living former prime ministers of Craftia: The most recently deceased prime minister was Vincent Leonard (2050–2051), who died in 2062.

The greatest number of living former leaders at any one time was eleven. When Kevin Abbott was sworn in as prime minister on September 3, 2040, the eleven living former prime ministers were A. Lee, Barris, Ching, Hen-Ji, R. Leonard, McKay, Hunter, Crestson, T. Lee, Jones and Yuss.

Births and deaths
The earliest-born leader of Craftia was Tan Wuwei, who was born in 1377. He is the only leader born before the 1400s.

The latest-born leader is Reagen Queanbeyan, who was born in 2030. He is one of the four prime ministers born in the 21st century.

Ages
The five youngest people when they became the leader of Craftia were:
 * King George, 2
 * Queen Bethany, 11
 * King John I, 13
 * Jin Yunlu, 21
 * Xuan Qingyu, 21

The five oldest people when they became the leader of Craftia were:
 * Xuan Ruijin (second reign), 84
 * Nicholas O'Sullivan, 75
 * Tan Wuwei, 72
 * John Smith, 69
 * George Dellfield, 67

The five youngest people when they left office were:
 * King George, 5
 * Queen Bethany, 20
 * Jin Yunlu, 21
 * Xuan Qingyu, 22
 * King John II, 23

The five oldest people when they left office were:
 * Xuan Ruijin (second reign), 105
 * Richard, 90
 * Xuan Changdu, 84
 * Yang Qiulai, 82
 * Tan Wuwei, 82