Parkia

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Parkia
Territory
CountryEmpire of Pacifico
SettledEarly 13th Century (1226)
Established (de facto)6 May 2024
Established (de jure)23 June 2024
Area
 • Total0.0207 km2 (0.0080 sq mi)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total0

Parkia, (Spanish: Parkia) is one of the eight territories of the Empire of Pacifico. Bordered by The Imperial Road, Parkia is the sixth territory by size at 0.0207 km². It has an elevation of 13-14 meters.[1][2]

Etymology

The word "Parkia" is derived from the word "park". The term "park" in English derives from the Old French word parc, which referred to an enclosed area, often used by the nobility for hunting purposes, typically to keep game animals such as deer. This usage was common in medieval Europe, particularly in royal estates.[3]

The Old French word itself comes from Medieval Latin parricus or parcus, meaning an enclosure or pen. This term likely originated from the Frankish word parruk, meaning a fenced-in area or enclosure for animals.[4] Frankish is a Germanic language that heavily influenced the development of Old French.

In Middle English, the word park appeared around the 13th century, retaining the meaning of a large enclosed area, often associated with royal hunting grounds.[5] By the 19th century, its meaning had broadened to include urban recreational areas, particularly large green spaces open to the public.[6]

In modern English, "park" is also used in the context of vehicle parking, originating in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the rise of automobiles.[7]

History

Gloucester

This section of the B1 leads to Parkia

Glevum, now Gloucester, was established by the Romans around AD 48 near the River Severn and Fosse Way. Initially, a Roman fort was set up, followed by a larger legionary fortress 20 years later. The Legion XX Valeria Victrix and later Legion II Augusta[8] were stationed there, with the latter playing a role in the invasion of Wales. Glevum became a Roman colonia in AD 97[9], thriving with new buildings, bathhouses, and mosaics. At its peak, Glevum had around 10,000 inhabitants, and the surrounding area became heavily Romanized with numerous villas.

By the end of the third century, the city's walls were reinforced, and the remnants of this Roman past can still be seen today in various sites like Gloucester’s East Gate and City Museum.

After the Romans left around AD 410, local tribes, like the Dobunni, regained influence. Gloucester later became part of Wessex and the Hwicce sub-kingdom. It became a Mercian territory and eventually joined Wessex in the late 9th century.

In the early Middle Ages, Gloucester grew in importance, with St. Peter's Abbey being founded in AD 681, which later became Gloucester Cathedral. The town flourished as a borough with a castle, mint, and religious shrines, such as one to St. Oswald.[10] By the 12th century, Gloucester's burgesses enjoyed privileges similar to those in London, and it became a hub for wool export, fishing, and craftsmanship. In 1216, King Henry III, aged only ten years, was crowned with a gilded iron ring in the Chapter House of Gloucester Cathedral.[11]

The city also played a pivotal role during the Anarchy and was home to influential figures like Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester. It hosted multiple medieval parliaments under Richard II and Henry IV.

Empire of Pacifico

On 6 May 2024, the Republic of Pacifico officially laid claim to the entire territory that now constitutes the region of Parkia. Before this, Parkia was a micronation nullius.[a] This marked the beginning of formal efforts to incorporate the area under Pacifico's control. However, the claim did not receive legal and political validation immediately. It wasn't until 23 June 2024 that the Parliament, after deliberations and negotiations, officially ratified the claim. This parliamentary approval was crucial, as it granted full legal status to the acquisition, and on that date, the territory of Parkia was de jure established as part of the Empire of Pacifico.

During the parliamentary process leading up to the ratification of the claim over Parkia, a significant political transformation occurred within the government of Pacifico. The state, which had previously been a republic, underwent a formal transition to an imperial system of governance. This shift from a republic to an empire was marked by the centralization of power and the establishment of a monarchy or imperial leadership. Following a major reform of administrative divisions on 10 November 2024, it was turned into a territory.

Notes

  1. ↑ By analogy with Latin terra nullius; territory that is not physically controlled by any micronation.

References

  1. ↑ Topographic-map.com Longford topographic map Archived 6 October 2024 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved on 6 October 2024
  2. ↑ Topographic-map.com Longford topographic map Archived 6 October 2024 at the Wayback Machine, Retrieved on 6 October 2024
  3. ↑ "Oxford English Dictionary, Park". Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  4. ↑ "Merriam-Webster, "Park". Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  5. ↑ "Online Etymology Dictionary, Park (n)". Retrieved 2024-10-13.
  6. ↑ Thompson, F. M. L. (1998). The Rise of Respectable Society: A Social History of Victorian Britain, 1830-1900. Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0674772857. Retrieved on 13 October 2024
  7. ↑ Thorns, David C. (1976). The Quest for Community: Social Aspects of Residential Growth. G. Allen & Unwin. ISBN 978-0043010723. Retrieved on 13 October 2024.
  8. ↑ G Webster, Rome against Caractacus, p 45, ISBN 978-0415239875
  9. ↑ "GADARG – Essay 1". Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2013-06-09. The colonia of Glevum
  10. ↑ "Anglo-Saxon Gloucester: c.680 – 1066". british-history.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 22 February 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  11. ↑ "Short History of the City of Gloucester, Gloucestershire". Archived from the original on 2 September 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
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