Dean Merritt
Dean Merritt | |
|---|---|
| 4th Prime Minister of Mervustan | |
| In office 4 December 2021 – 24 December 2021 | |
| President | Thomas Jacobs |
| Governor | Doros Patusky |
| Preceded by | David Moore |
| Succeeded by | Doros Patusky (7 January 2022) |
| 2nd Deputy Prime Minister of Mervustan | |
| In office 3 November 2021 – 4 December 2021 | |
| President | Thomas Jacobs |
| Prime Minister | David Moore |
| Governor | Doros Patusky |
| Preceded by | David Moore |
| Succeeded by | Wojieck Nowak |
| 5th Minister of Finance of Roscamistan | |
| In office 28 November 2021 – 24 December 2021 | |
| President | Thomas Jacobs |
| Preceded by | Luke R. |
| Succeeded by | Barry F. |
| 2nd Vice Chief of the Defence Staff | |
| In office 3 March 2022 – 24 March 2022 | |
| President | Thomas Jacobs Doros Patusky |
| Preceded by | Barry F. |
| Succeeded by | Jan Kotoński |
| United Party Secretary-General | |
| In office 1 December 2021 – 24 December 2021 | |
| President | Doros Patusky |
| Leader | Thomas Jacobs |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Ludwig Collins |
| Mervustani Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 3 November 2021 – 24 December 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | David Moore Himself |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Doros Patusky |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dean Merritt 2008 (age 15–16) Galway,  Ireland |
| Citizenship | Ireland Roscamistan |
| Political party | Republican Bloc (2022-2023) |
| Other political affiliations | United (2021-2022) |
| Residence | Mervue |
| Occupation | Student |
| Cabinet | Merritt cabinet |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Nickname | Merritt |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Roscamistan |
| Branch/service | Army |
| Years of service | 2021, 2022-present |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Unit | Mervustan Militia |
| Battles/wars | 17thMayCoup |
Dean Merritt is an Irish retired micronationalist and active army officer who was the national Finance Secretary and the fourth Prime Minister of Mervustan, until 24 December 2021 when he resigned on health reasons. He retired from the National Army with the rank of Major General, the third highest ranking officer in the Armed Forces, behind Jan Kotoński, who holds the rank of Admiral, and Thomas Jacobs, who holds the five star rank of Marshal of the Republic. He returned to active military service on 24 February 2022 in the wake of the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.
He previously served in the Ministry of Defence as deputy to Defence Secretary David Moore.
Micronational career
First Jacobs and Hanlon Presidencies
Merritt became aware of Roscamistan through Thomas Jacobs. He became the Deputy Defence Secretary, serving under David Moore. Along with Anthony Hanlon and Kayden Conboy, he was a major player in the 17thMayCoup. Though he did not hold a formal high position, he was a de facto leading member of government. He was sacked and excommunicated by Thomas Jacobs upon his return to the presidency. He was out of government from late June 2021 to early November 2021.
Second Jacobs Presidency
He was invited by Thomas Jacobs to become Deputy Prime Minister of Mervustan after the previous office holder, David Moore, ascended to the premiership. He accepted, and was also the first Minister of Home Affairs of Mervustan. After the resignation of Moore, Dean Merritt became the fourth Prime Minister of Mervustan. Nationally, he became Finance Secretary, succeeding Luke O’Reilly. He was to propose his first budget in January 2022, but on 24 December 2021, he retired from Roscami politics over health issues. Barry Fennel replaced him as Finance Secretary, and left the Mervustan premiership vacant. Doros Patusky eventually took over the premiership, albeit in an interim capacity. He returned to active military service on 24 February 2022 in the wake of the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.
Personal life
Merritt has lived his whole life in Mervue, on the outskirts of Galway City, and went to the same primary school as most of the original government ministers. He goes to the same secondary school as former President Anthony Hanlon. He is a 3rd year student.
Style of address
- Unknown 2008 to April 2021 - Mr Dean Merritt
- April to 25 June 2021 - The Honourable Dean Merritt, Deputy Defence Minister
- July to 3 November 2021 - Mr Dean Merritt
- 3 to 28 November 2021 - The Honourable Dean Merritt OCP, Deputy Prime Minister of Mervustan
- 28 November to 13 December 2021 - The Honourable Finance Minister Dean Merritt, OCP, Prime Minister of Mervustan
- 13 to 24 December 2021 - The Most Honourable Dean Merritt Prime Minister of Mervustan
- 24 December 2021 onwards - The Most Honourable Dean Merritt, Prime Minister Emeritus