Claude Peterson (Nouvelle Alexandrie)
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| Full Name | Claude Étienne Peterson |
| Titles & Offices |
Deputy for Valencia (1729 AN–present) Shadow Secretary for Economic Affairs (1746 AN–present) Deputy Leader of the Federal Consensus Party (1746 AN–present) Shadow Secretary for Treasury (1739 AN–1744 AN) Shadow Secretary for Federal-Regional Relations (1734 AN–1739 AN) |
| Birth Date | 23.IV.1683 AN |
| Parents |
Marie-Louise Peterson (née Dubois) Henri Peterson |
| Spouse | Isabella Santos-Peterson (m. 1711 AN) |
| Children |
Sophie Peterson-Moreau Jean-Claude Peterson Marguerite Peterson-Silva |
| Occupation | Economist, Political Leader, Former Bank Executive |
| Political Affiliation | Federal Consensus Party (1729 AN–present) |
| Organizations |
Economic Policy Institute of Nouvelle Alexandrie Valencia Chamber of Commerce (Honorary Member) Federation of Professional Economists |
| Known For | Economic policy expertise, centrist leadership, longest-serving FCP deputy |
| Residence | Chambéry, Valencia |
| National Origin |
 Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Citizenship(s) |
Nouvelle Alexandrie |
Claude Étienne Peterson (born 23.IV.1683 AN) is a New Alexandrian economist and politician who has served as a Federal Consensus Party (FCP) Deputy for Valencia in the Federal Assembly of Nouvelle Alexandrie since 1729 AN. Following the 1746 FCP leadership contest, he was appointed Shadow Secretary for Economic Affairs and Deputy Leader of the Federal Consensus Party under Diane Lockhart.
Peterson is widely recognized as one of the Federation's leading experts on economic policy and federal-regional relations, having served in various shadow cabinet positions for over two decades. At 63 years old (1746 AN), he is the longest-serving FCP deputy and is considered the institutional memory of the party's centrist economic philosophy. His expertise in monetary policy, trade relations, and regional development has made him an influential voice in parliamentary debates on economic issues.
Prior to entering politics, Peterson had a distinguished career in banking and economic analysis, serving as Senior Vice President for Regional Development at the Federal Bank of Nouvelle Alexandrie and later as Managing Director of the Valencia Economic Development Corporation.
Early life and education
Claude Étienne Peterson was born on 23.IV.1683 AN in Chambéry, Valencia, to Henri Peterson, a regional banking executive, and Marie-Louise Peterson (née Dubois), a mathematics teacher. He was the eldest of three children in a middle-class family that emphasized education and public service. His younger brother, François Peterson, would later become a Deputy for Santander, continuing the family's involvement in federal politics. Peterson's early education took place at the Lycée Impérial de Chambéry, where he excelled in mathematics and economics. His teachers noted his particular aptitude for statistical analysis and his ability to synthesize complex economic concepts for general audiences. He graduated as valedictorian in 1701 AN and was awarded the Valencia Regional Scholarship for academic excellence.
He pursued higher education at the Royal University of Parap, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1705 AN and a Master of Economics in 1707 AN. His master's thesis, "Regional Disparities in Economic Development: A Comparative Analysis of Nouvelle Alexandrie's Administrative Regions," became a foundational text in the study of federal economic policy and regional development. The work earned him several job offers from major financial institutions.
Peterson continued his education with doctoral studies at the University of Cárdenas, completing his Ph.D. in Economics in 1710 AN with a dissertation titled "Monetary Policy Coordination in Federal Systems: Lessons from the New Alexandrian Experience." His doctoral work was supervised by renowned economist Dr. Alejandro Vásquez, who would later serve as a Governor of the Federal Bank of Nouvelle Alexandrie.
Early career and banking
Upon completing his doctorate, Peterson joined the Federal Bank of Nouvelle Alexandrie as a Junior Economic Analyst in 1710 AN. His analytical skills and deep understanding of regional economic dynamics quickly earned him recognition within the institution. He was promoted to Senior Economic Analyst in 1713 AN and became the youngest Division Chief in the bank's history when he was appointed to lead the Regional Development Analysis Division in 1716 AN.
During his tenure at the Federal Bank, Peterson authored numerous influential reports on regional economic development, monetary policy coordination, and federal-regional fiscal relations. His 1718 Regional Economic Outlook Report correctly predicted several economic trends that would shape the Federation's development in the following decade, establishing his reputation as a leading economic forecaster.
In 1720 AN, Peterson was promoted to Senior Vice President for Regional Development, a position that involved working closely with regional governments to coordinate economic development strategies. His work in this role brought him into contact with many political leaders across the Federation and gave him practical experience in the intersection of economics and politics.
Peterson left the Federal Bank in 1724 AN to become Managing Director of the Valencia Economic Development Corporation, a semi-public organization responsible for promoting economic growth in the Valencia region. Under his leadership, the corporation launched several successful initiatives, including the Valencia Technology Hub and the Chambéry Financial District Development Project. His success in these roles established him as one of the Federation's leading experts on regional economic development.
Entry into politics
Peterson's transition to politics began in the Federal Consensus Party in 1728 AN. The party's leadership, seeking to establish credibility on economic issues ahead of the 1729 general elections, approached Peterson to join their efforts to defeat the incumbent Federal Humanist Party. His reputation for non-partisan analysis and practical problem-solving made him an attractive candidate for political recruitment. In 1729 AN, he accepted the party's nomination to be Deputy for Valencia in the 1729 general election.
Parliamentary career
Santini administration (1729-1739)
Third party status (1734-1739)
Return to Official Opposition (1744-present)
Policy positions and philosophy
Economic policy
Federal-regional relations
Trade and international economics
Personal life
Peterson married Isabella Santos in 1711 AN, and they have three children: Sophie Peterson-Moreau, Jean-Claude Peterson, and Marguerite Peterson-Silva. Isabella Santos-Peterson is a retired literature professor who taught at the University of Valencia for over three decades. The family has lived in the same house in Chambéry since 1715 AN, reflecting Peterson's deep roots in the Valencia community.
He maintains an active lifestyle, regularly hiking and participating in local cycling groups. Peterson is also involved in several civic organizations in Chambéry.
