Fred Strong
| Fred Strong | |
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 Who's Who of Nouvelle Alexandrie | |
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| Full Name | Federico Augusto de Almagro y Strong |
| Titles & Offices |
Vice-President of the Government (1749 AN - present) Secretary of Defense (1749 AN–present) Secretary for National Mobilisation (1744 AN - 1749 AN) Deputy of the Federal Assembly for North Lyrica (1744 AN-present) |
| Birth Date | 12.X.1716 AN (45 AN years) |
| Parents | Felipe Felix de Almagro y Lorca and Penélope Strong |
| Spouse | Assumpta Bonita Ferrer (m. 13.IX.1751 AN) |
| Children | Hilda (b. 1752 AN) · Malthus (b. 1754 AN) |
| Family | Grandson of Felipe de Almagro and great-grandson of Augustus Strong |
| Occupation | Politician, Plantation Owner |
| Political Affiliation | FHP |
| Organizations | Humanist Vanguard |
| Known For | Viva la humanismo, carajo! |
| Residence | Beaufort, North Lyrica |
| National Origin |
 Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Citizenship(s) |
Nouvelle Alexandrie |
Federico Augusto de Almagro y Strong, commonly known as Fred Strong, is a Humanist politician and plantation owner from North Lyrica, notable for being the scion of two political dynasties - being the grandson of Felipe de Almagro and the great-grandson of Augustus Strong. He therefore possesses Constancian nationality by blood descent.
Biography
Political career
He was first elected as Deputy to the Federal Assembly in the 1744 general election representing the Region of North Lyrica. He would subsequently become aligned to the Social Peace and Humanist Realism ideological currents within the party.
Vice-Premier Fred Strong delivered a 45-minute address to approximately 120 senior FHP officials at a closed session of the party's Central Secretariat in Cárdenas on 15.IX.1751 AN. The speech, which remained for internal consumption only and was not shared with the press, warned of the dangers of over-reliance on artificial intelligence and the scarce mineral Alexandrium.
Strong argued that the pursuit of artificial intelligence powered by Alexandrium represented "the most perfect example of a vast energy and resource input for marginal efficiency return," and cautioned that investments disproportionate to their returns, compounded by impending peak extraction, risked forcing "a sudden and dramatic simplification of our society." The address prompted internal discussions on diversifying technological investments beyond Alexandrium-dependent systems, with some cadres advocating for stricter extraction quotas in line with the Alexandrium Horizon report's recommendations.
Participated in the Fontainebleau Summit on Alliance Revitalization, that commenced on II.1752 AN, as part of the formal top-level delegation for Nouvelle Alexandrie. Notably advanced the candidacies of the High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner of the revitalised Raspur Pact.
Supported and voted for the Treaty of Preplava Ratification and Application Act, 1752, establishing relations with Brezovo and Yavorina.
Signed off on Operation Put the Whiskey Down, commenced on 15.XV.1752 AN, which established a conduit for New Alexandrian intelligence, logistical, and technical support to the Imperial Constancian Armed Forces during Operation Red Bamboo, the invasion of Banh Nam.
Vice-Premier Fred Strong, standing in for Premier Jose Manuel Montero who was traveling in Oportia, defended the government response to the PBS banking crisis, 1753-1754. "The system worked. Stress testing was ordered. Stress testing was conducted. A capital shortfall was identified and is being addressed through the proper regulatory channels. Deposits are insured. The CRA is not failing. It is being required to strengthen its capital position. That is not a crisis. That is supervision."[1] FCP leader Gabaza renewed his argument that PBS caps should have been enacted in 1751 AN. "The warnings were correct. The government's response was two years late."
At the initiative of Vice-Premier Fred Strong, the 303rd Army of Observation was organised in Eastern Santander, providing security for resettlement operations and a visible demonstration of New Alexandrian commitment to the Mala'anje Resistance during the Mala self-determination crisis, 1753.
Following the New Alexandrian general election, 1754, the FHP negotiating team, led by Vice-Premier Fred Strong and Chief Whip Daniela Ferrer, signed a preliminary framework with the CGA on 29.IX.1754 AN. Montero did not countersign. Within hours of the framework's circulation to the FHP parliamentary group, senior deputies raised objections.
A parallel negotiation had been underway since the first week after the election. On 23.IX.1754 AN, the Vice-Premier and FHP Chief Whip Daniela Ferrer met informally with four Aldurian independent deputies at a private dinner in Cárdenas. The four, all former community leaders and local officials whose campaigns had been built on personal reputation rather than party affiliation, indicated that a group of Aldurian independents might be willing to provide confidence and budget support in exchange for targeted commitments to the region. Strong and Ferrer reported the conversation to Montero the same evening. These negotiations, left with Ferrer, led to the FHP-Independent confidence and supply agreement, 1754.
Private life
Famously partial to receiving crates of Clos de Montferrand at gatherings hosted amongst the family's sprawling tea plantations.
Business interests
Inherited the estate of Domaine Forté from his family. The property is held in a blind trust during his service in the executive government, though he is expected to resume active management upon leaving office.
Selected quotes
"I would take leftism more seriously if it wasn't a theatre of audition for the management caste, and there wasn't the perpetual shell game of charitable funding leading back invariably to the taxpayer or some disinterested billionaire foundation, both operated by the management caste."
Honours and awards
See also
- Felipe de Almagro
- Maximillian de Almagro
- Augustus Strong
- Federal Humanist Party
- New Alexandrian general election, 1744
- North Lyrica
References
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