Jean-Baptiste Rousseau

Jean-Baptiste Rousseau (1643 AN-1716 AN) was a military commander and hero of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie. Born in Vranscia, Alexandria in 1643 AN, Rousseau was forced to flee after its collapse due to the Alexandrian flu pandemic in 1671 AN. He settled in Triegon, Natopia, a former Alexandrian city that had become part of the Natopian nation.

Rousseau's military career took off when he joined the nascent armed forces of Alduria soon after its founding and quickly rose through the ranks. He became known for his tactical prowess and leadership skills, and was eventually appointed as General. When Alduria joined the Federation of Alduria-Wechua, he joined the ranks of the nascent federal armed forces. With Nouvelle Alexandrie, Rousseau led the successful Razzia of Cira in 1686 AN, which resulted in the immigration of almost 9 million people from Cira to Nouvelle Alexandrie.

Rousseau's victory in the Razzia of Cira was a major turning point in Nouvelle Alexandrie's history, and cemented his legacy as a military strategist and hero. He was celebrated by the people of Nouvelle Alexandrie for his role helping secure the survival of the nation. Among many Ciriacs, he is a hero, especially those who are the most faithful adherents of the Cult Technologica.

After his retirement from the New Alexandrian military, Rousseau lived out his remaining years in peace. He died from a heart attack in his home in Cardenas in 1716 AN.