Matthew Washington

Matthew Washington (12 October 1836- 30 September 1912) was the President of the Republic of Virginia from 1875 to 1877 and Protector of Virginia from 1877 to 1899. His rule is referred to as the Protectorate. He was a member of the House of Washington, one of the most prominent families in the Virginian Aristocracy.

Washington began a political career in the National Diet as a member of the Passionate Party. The Passionists championed agrarianism, conservatism, and isolationism and were led by Jonathon Fairfax, the first Prime Minister of Virginia, until his retirement. Afterwards, Washington and his Radicals took over the party and advocate for more jingoistic policies.

Washington led the Virginian forces of the African Expedition Force (AEF) in Salvatia during the Third Anglo-Virginian War in 1874. After winning a minor battle against the British, he returned to Virginia to led a potential invasion of New England. The Virginian Navy was destroyed and Salvatia was captured. Before the year ended, Virginia would sign the Treaty of Boston in which they gave up their African colony.