William Hartnell

William Henry Hartnell was the first Lord High President of the High Council of Gallifrey, as well as one of the leaders of the New Gallifreyan Revolution, which resulted in the overthrowing of the Pythia and the establishment of an oligarchic, democratic Gallifrey.

Biography
Sir William Henry Hartnell was born in the Citadel, Gallifrey on 12 March 1 APW. In his childhood years, Hartnell lived a life of hardship.

Hartnell partcipated in demonstrations in the New Gallifreyan Rebellion of 61 APW, and was arrested and imprisoned for 3 years. He was freed in 64 APW by fellow revolutionists, was granted the position of General in the revolution, and led the New Gallifreyan Revolution.

In 66 APW, the Revolution forced the last Pythia, Kludeo IV, to surrender all his powers. Following the surrender, Hartnell intended Kludeo to be freed as a symbol of peace. However, Kludeo was shot by angry police. In the same year, Hartnell was elected as the first Lord High President of Gallifrey.

Following his appointment as Lord High President, Hartnell established the High Council. In 72 APW, Hartnell had a leading role in the formation of the Cyberius Confederation. Hartnell also had a major role in the passing of the policy of Total Bovine Extermination in the Confederation.

A year after the beginning of the Great Bovine Semi War (75 - 89 APW) and the Hostile Bovine Acts (75 - 78 APW), Hartnell was assassinated by the deadly assassin, who was later revealed to be the Master.

Legacy
Following his death, Hartnell was knighted for extensive services to Gallifrey. He is also revered as a war hero for his leadership in the New Gallifreyan Revolution.