Jean Michel Leclerc
Lord Jean Michel Leclerc des Montagnes, born in Santos Laguna de los Mares del Suroeste, a colony of The Republic of Talamthom, on 4th April 1984. Despite the prominence of Spanish culture on the island, his father was originally from Alexandria before emigrating thus explaining Leclerc's Alexandrian-French name.
Leclerc, after studying at the University of Talamthom, decided to persue a career in politics in the land of his father. In 2004 he decided to leave the tiny Santos Laguna and head across Los Mares del Suoeste (The South-East Seas) to The Empire of the Alexandrians.
Politics
Leclerc's politics were extremely left-leaning upon his arrival. Having been a strong supporter of the Communist Party of Talamthom whilst at university, he decided to stand as an Independent Leftist candidate for the Imperial Parliament. Although many of the more conservative members of the Parliament didn't agree with his outlook, many respected his level-headed approach to Alexandrian Political life.
At his politically most powerful Leclerc, counted the Emperor as a close friend, despite obvious political differences at the time, and held the position of Interior Minister, was the Member of Parliament from Valenciennes and was involved in the secret defense council. His loyalty was rewarded by the Emperor when he given the title Lord des Montagnes.
Valenciennes Provincial Parliament
Leclerc had been an advocate of deep federalism within the Empire and, whilst in the position of Government Representative for Valenciennes, went about setting the Valenciennes Provincial Parliament. It had been hoped that this would be the start of more autonomy within the provinces and colonies, but, following the serious inactivity within the government following his departure, the pace of change within the Valenciennes Parliament slowed.
Leaving Alexandria and the Return
In late 2005, Leclerc decided to leave Alexandria due to the poor health of two close family members in Santos Laguna. He has, since his departure, kept a keen eye on developments in Alexandria and had never ruled out a return to the country he once called home.
On 27th June 2007, Leclerc made the decision to return for an as yet undisclosed period of time, to his beloved Valenciennes. Since arriving back in the country he has taken control of re-awakening the Valenciennes Provincial Parliament, taken control of the Interior Ministry and has established a blog[1] devoted to Valenciennes and Alexandrian political analysis. He was, until February 13th, the First Minister of the Valenciennes Provincial Parliament.
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Appointed Member of Parliament Dec. 2005–April 2006 |
Succeeded by Seat remains empty. |
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Minister of Interior Oct. 2005–April 2006 |
Succeeded by Paul Joyce. |
| Preceded by: Damien Clouseau |
First Minister of Valenciennes Sept. 2007–Feb 2008 |
Succeeded by Sebastien Alexandre |
| Preceded by: Jean Pierre Robespierre |
Minister of Interior Nov. 2007–current |
Succeeded by Incumbent. |
