Antanikh Terelai

Antanikh Terelai (Koxori: Ántanikh Térelai /ˈan.ta.nix ˈte.ɾe.laɪ/; 29 November 1880 – 20 December 1958) was a Koxoriek politician and revolutionary. He served as Head of the Imperial House under King Jekherin Torekh I from 1916 to 1919, First Minister from 1920 to 1926 and Leader of the Libero-Nationalist Party from 1920 to 1933.

Early life and involvement in politics
Terelai was born to wealthy parents in Upelur, southern Koxor. He became interested in politics from a relatively early age, and graduated from Hamezurakhel University in 1901 with a degree in law and economics. He joined the Upelur District Council in 1906 and was elected to the Imperial House the following year, mainly upon lack of candidates. He rose through positions of power quickly and became Head of the Imperial House in 1916. During his time in office, he passed many controversial, pro-democratic bills through the House, but most of them were voted down or vetoed. In return, he vetoed many laws to increase the monarchy's authority. Finally, three years after his election, Terelai was dismissed as Head of the Imperial House by a vote among its members.

Six months later, Terelai joined a protest outside the Imperial House building in favour of a fully democratic government.