Michael Blanchard
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| Full Name | Michael André Blanchard |
| Birth Date | 12.IV.1662 AN |
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| Spouse | Sofia Mendoza (m. 1684 AN - present) |
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| Family | Cousin to the Blanchard industrial dynasty of Punta Santiago |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer, Politician |
| Political Affiliation | Federal Humanist Party (1692 AN - Present) |
| City and Region of Residence | Rosselló, Santander |
| National Origin |  Alduria
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| Citizenship(s) |  Nouvelle Alexandrie
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Michael André Blanchard (born 12.IV.1662 AN) is a New Alexandrian civil engineer, politician, and administrator who served as the second Governor of Santander from 1699 AN to 1704 AN. He is best known for his leadership during the reconstruction following the Great Santander Floods of 1697 and for pioneering the Santander Water Management System that revolutionized flood control and irrigation practices across Santander and the rest of Nouvelle Alexandrie. Throughout his career, Blanchard has held various high-profile positions including Deputy Secretary of Civil Works and Transportation (1704 AN - 1718 AN), Deputy of the Federal Assembly (1704 AN-1723 AN), and President of the Santander Infrastructure Authority (1726 AN-1734 AN).
A close political ally of Juan Pablo Jimenez, Blanchard succeeded him as Governor when Jimenez was appointed to the federal government in 1699 AN. His governorship is remembered for its emphasis on infrastructure development, environmental resilience, and regional economic integration, establishing a template for effective regional governance that has influenced subsequent administrations throughout the Federation.
Honours
- : Officer of the Order of Federal Merit (1718 AN)
- : Commander of the Order of Federal Merit (1735 AN)
