On 10Dec2017 1002, Timothy Collinson wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I can find several references in Library Data to Dulinor being elevated
> to the position of Archduke by Emperor Strephon in 1104 as "an action
> opposed by many of the nobility".  (MegaTraveller's _Rebellion
> Sourcebook for example).
>
> But nowhere can I find why either the action or Dulinor was opposed.
>
> Does anyone know any source that says more?
>
> Or does anyone have a theory?

Dulinor is mentioned as being part of the faction that was in favour of
reforms - more democracy, stronger archduchies. He just decided that
mere incremental reform wasn't enough and took a more extreme measure
(which he then doomed to failure by being not following through all the
way).

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