Alfons Dandela
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| Full Name | Alfons Enrico Dandela |
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| Birth Date | 21.IV.1664 AN |
| Death Date | 14.XV.1757 AN |
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| Residence | Potosí, Santander |
Dr. Alfons Enrico Dandela (21.IV.1664 AN – 14.XV.1757 AN) was a Nouvelle Alexandrie politician and accountant who served as Leader of the Federal Consensus Party and as a long-serving Member of the Cortes Federales for Santander. He was first elected to public office in the New Alexandrian general election, 1708 as a Deputy to the Federal Assembly for Santander. Ideologically, he called himself a moderate progressive, focusing his political work on Environmentalism, Civil Rights, and Social-Liberalism. In his public life, he was known as a vocal supporter of Green Politics, and as one who used facts and science to further his points.
Early Life
Alfons was born from a family of middle class businessmen in Potosí, Santander in 1664 AN. His parents owned a Dairy Factory. He went to a proper primary and secondary school, becoming interested in Science, Biology in particular. He went to Potosí University at age 18 to get a Degree in public administration. He got a Doctorate with his Thesis 'MTO's Involvement with Global Agricultural Policies'.
Private sector
Alfons worked at his parents factory for almost 8 years, working his way up to join the Alexandrian Dairy Union. Eventually, between 1698 and 1702, he became Director of the Alexandrian Dairy Union. He worked closely with the Cortes Federales as representative of a large economic organization in Nouvelle Alexandria.
Entry into Politics
Alfons was first introduced to Alexandrian politics during the Proclamation of Punta Santiago. He also saw Yuri Allcca Canchasto during his Whims and Customs speech. Alfons remained outside of politics for many years, until the formation of the Moderate Caucus in 1703 AN. He joined the party only in 1706 AN and ran for the last general elections. He got many voters, especially among the environmentalist community, for his support of Nature and animal rights.
Leader of the FCP
In 1710 AN, Alfons was elected as the next party leader of the FCP. He led the campaign in the New Alexandrian general election, 1713, which saw the FCP lose many of its seats. In light of this, Alfons launched the New Consensus party program in 1715 AN, with new ideas moving the FCP to social-liberalism and progressivism.
He resigned in 1726 AN, stating he wanted 'more time with family' and that 'it was time for a new generation'. He remained in the Cortes for several further terms before retiring from active politics.
Death
Dandela died on 14.XV.1757 AN, aged 93. His death was announced by the Federal Consensus Party; its leader, Francisco Gabaza, eulogized him as "a giant of our movement, and the one who led us to the path to government."
