Principality of Rhodes (Ninety-Five Theses Map Game)

The Principality of Rhodes is a small nation which is situated on Rhodes. It was founded in 1519, when the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller decided to secularize the island and convert to Lutheranism.

16th century
Philippe de Villiers de l'Isle-Adam became the 44th Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller in 1518. A more religiously open person then his predecessor, he allowed the Thesis of Luther to be print on the island, and became personnaly interested in them.

At the same time, the Livonian Order secularized its land and founded the Kingdom of Opland after a deal with Pope Leo X. Following the event, Philippe de Villiers decided to secularize the island for himself and converted to Lutheranism, hoping it would bring the Catholics and Orthodox together.

Prince
The Prince of Rhodes is the absolute and supreme monarch of the island. He has full authority over the ressources and population of the island.

In 1519, the succession law was made full agnostic primogeniture, meaning that the oldest son will inherite at the Prince's death.