Colin I (Prince of Caledon)
| Colin I | |
| In office -300 to -262 | |
| Preceded by | James II |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Angus I |
| Born | -322 |
| Died | -262 |
Born Colin Campbell Hall in -322, second son of William I and Princess Karine.
While his older brother James was an intellectual visionary and his father a charismatic but brutal leader, Colin was a mild-mannered, studious administrator.
His Princess, Janice of Roxburgh, and he had two sons, Angus and Stuart, as well as three daughters.
His 18 year reign was notable for its competence; he led an overhaul of the space program, and reformed the tax system to promote commerce and entrepreneurship, especially among commoners; Colin could be said to be the father of the Caledonian commercial class. The benefits paid off quickly; the nobility became immensely wealthy, and the expansion of prosperity made the commoners happier, as well.
He turned over the throne to his eldest, Angus, in -282, and spent the rest of his life in retirement.