Felipe Beaudry
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| Felipe Beaudry | |
| Deputy of the Federal Assembly (1698 AN–1734 AN) | |
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| Full Name | Felipe Beaudry |
| Birth Date | 12.III.1642 AN |
| Birth Place |   Roanne, Wechua Nation
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| Death Date | 23.VIII.1735 AN |
| Death Place |  Potosí, Santander
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| Parents | Michel Beaudry and Isabel Cortés |
| Spouse | Carolina Vidal (m. 1668 AN) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Law degree |
| Alma Mater | Royal University of Parap |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
| Political Affiliation | Federal Humanist Party |
| Languages | Alexandrian, Martino, Wechua |
| City and Region of Residence | Potosí, Santander
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| National Origin | Wechua Nation |
| Citizenship(s) | New Alexandrian |
| Known For | Co-introducing the Royal Household Management Act, 1699 |
| Notable Works | Royal Household Management Act, 1699, Civil List Act, 1699 |
| Associated Organizations | Federal Humanist Party, Federal Assembly of Nouvelle Alexandrie |
Felipe Beaudry (12.III.1642 AN – 23.VIII.1735 AN) was a New Alexandrian politician who served as a Deputy in the Federal Assembly representing Santander from 1698 AN to 1734 AN. One of the founding members of the Federal Humanist Party, Beaudry played a significant role in establishing the legislative framework for the Monarchy of Nouvelle Alexandrie during the early years of the Federation. He is best known for co-introducing the Royal Household Management Act, 1699, which established the Royal Household Corporation and created the modern administrative structure supporting the constitutional monarchy.
Beaudry's political career spanned 36 years and five electoral terms, making him one of the longest-serving Deputies in the early Cortes Federales. Born in Roanne in the Wechua Nation to an Alexandrian and Caputian family, Beaudry relocated to Santander in 1693 AN where he established himself as a prominent lawyer and political figure. A fiscal conservative and strong advocate for limited government, he became a prominent critic of the Marissa Santini government (1729 AN-1739 AN), opposing what he characterized as excessive government expansion and fiscal irresponsibility. He lost his seat in the New Alexandrian general election, 1734, which saw the Federal Humanist Party suffer devastating losses. Beaudry died of a heart attack in 1735 AN, one year after leaving office, at his home in Potosí.
Early life and education
Felipe Beaudry was born in Roanne, Wechua Nation, in 1642 AN to a family of mixed Alexandrian and Caputian heritage. His father, Michel Beaudry, was a Caputian merchant who had established trading operations in the Wechua Nation, while his mother, Isabel Cortés, came from an Alexandrian settler family prominent in Roanne's commercial sector. Beaudry received his early education at local schools in Roanne, where he developed fluency in Alexandrian, Martino, and Wechua languages.
In 1660 AN, Beaudry moved to Parap to attend the Royal University of Parap, where he studied law and political economy. He distinguished himself as an exceptional student, earning his law degree in 1664 AN. After completing his studies, Beaudry briefly practiced law in Parap before marrying Carolina Vidal in 1668 AN. The couple had three children over the following decade. Seeking broader commercial opportunities and drawn by the growing integration between the Wechua Nation and Alduria, Beaudry relocated his family to Potosí, Santander, in 1693 AN. He established a successful legal practice specializing in commercial law and trade disputes.
Political career
Beaudry became politically active in Santander shortly after his arrival in Potosí, initially serving as a legal adviser to local merchant associations and advocating for reduced trade barriers and commercial development. Following the establishment of the Federation of Nouvelle Alexandrie in 1685 AN, Beaudry joined the newly formed Federal Humanist Party, attracted by its emphasis on limited government, fiscal responsibility, and economic liberalism. His legal expertise, multilingual abilities, and connections across the Federation's diverse regions made him a valuable party organizer in Santander during the lead-up to the New Alexandrian general election, 1698.
Beaudry was elected to the Federal Assembly in the New Alexandrian general election, 1698, appearing on the FHP party list for Santander. During his first term, he quickly established himself as an expert on constitutional matters and fiscal policy. Beaudry co-introduced the Royal Household Management Act, 1699 alongside Deputy Marie Frontenac, developing the innovative dual funding structure that separated state-funded official functions from privately-funded ceremonial operations. The legislation passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and became a model for efficient royal household administration.
Throughout his career, Beaudry championed fiscal conservatism, transparent government, and limited bureaucracy. He served on the Finance Committee and the Interior Affairs Committee during multiple terms, becoming known for rigorous oversight of government expenditures and opposition to deficit spending. Beaudry consistently advocated for balanced budgets, competitive tax rates, and minimal government intervention in economic affairs. He supported infrastructure development and education funding but opposed what he viewed as wasteful social programs and government expansion.
Beaudry emerged as one of the most vocal critics of the Marissa Santini government following her victory in the 1729 general elections. He opposed the Santini administration's expansion of government programs, increased social spending, and what he characterized as unsustainable spending. Beaudry delivered numerous speeches in the Federal Assembly criticizing government waste and calling for spending restraint. His opposition to the Santini government intensified during the early 1730 ANs. Despite his criticisms, Beaudry maintained respect across party lines for his principled positions and deep knowledge of government finance.
The New Alexandrian general election, 1734 proved devastating for the Federal Humanist Party, which lost over 200 seats amid public dissatisfaction with economic conditions and political scandals. Beaudry, despite his personal popularity in Santander, lost his seat as the FHP vote collapsed nationally. He retired to Potosí and remained politically active through public commentary and writing. Beaudry suffered a fatal heart attack on 23.VIII.1735 AN at age 93. His funeral in Potosí was attended by political figures from across the political spectrum, with Premier Marissa Santini delivering remarks praising his dedication to public service despite their political disagreements.
