Governor Nerva Servillius

Governor Nerva was the regent, and thus defacto ruler of Taneth, from 5E 432 until 5E 449.

Background
Nerva was a noble in Taneth of middling status, notably only for his dedication to the Imperial throne. When Taneth was raised by Daea Morgan in 5E 432 and the royal family fed to her dragon, Nerva was placed in charge of Taneth. Already disliked his peers, Nerva's unpopularity skyrocketed when Daea made him the regent of Taneth, both because of his connection to her, and because he was an Imperial ruler over a Redguard province--Hammerfell had not seen Imperial governors since the days of Tiber Septim.

As a result, Nerva was hated by the royalty, nobility, and peasants alike. He did not care, however, as he was drunk on his newfound power. A social outcast, Nerva's rule was one characterized by economic stagnation.