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'''Jean Dogo Préval''' [[Order of Carucere|LK]] (18 January 1904– 11 August 1975) was a Carucerean {{wp|politician}}, {{wp|revolutionary}}, and {{wp|military commander}} who served as the first [[President of Carucere|President]] of an independent [[Carucere]]. Born to a Bahian father and a Gausan mother, he was conscripted into the Gaullican colonial forces at the outbreak of the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]]. After the Great War, Préval served in the islands' security force under the Arucian Federation and the United Provinces until 1953. His military coup in October 1953 sparked the [[Carucerean Revolution]] which ousted the colonial elite that ruled the province and secured the country's independence. Préval served as [[President of Carucere]] until his resignation in | '''Jean Dogo Préval''' [[Order of Carucere|LK]] (18 January 1904– 11 August 1975) was a Carucerean {{wp|politician}}, {{wp|revolutionary}}, and {{wp|military commander}} who served as the first [[President of Carucere|President]] of an independent [[Carucere]]. Born to a Bahian father and a Gausan mother, he was conscripted into the Gaullican colonial forces at the outbreak of the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]]. After the Great War, Préval served in the islands' security force under the Arucian Federation and the United Provinces until 1953. His military coup in October 1953 sparked the [[Carucerean Revolution]] which ousted the colonial elite that ruled the province and secured the country's independence. Préval served as [[President of Carucere]] until his resignation in 1974. Préval continued to be a prominent figure in Carucerean politics until his death a year later. Widely regarded to be the "{{wp|Father of the Nation}}", his role in the Revolution, ratification of the constitution, and his Presidency has left a lasting legacy in Carucere. On the otherhand his Presidency was marred by accusations of {{wp|authoritarianism}}, {{wp|Political strongman|strongman}} rule, and economic mismanagement. | ||
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Jean Dogo Préval | |
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| 1st President of Carucere | |
| In office 15 October 1953 – 11 August 1974 | |
| Premier | Jacque D. Smith |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Victorin Lurel |
| Lieutenant-Général of the Provincial Guard | |
| In office 19 March 1948 – 15 October 1953 | |
| Governor | Pierre Belain |
| Preceded by | Henri Arron |
| Succeeded by | Office destablished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 January 1904 Bijazozau, Colony of Saint Brendan, Viceroyalty of the New Aurean |
| Died | 11 August 1975 (aged 71) Kingston, Carucere |
| Nationality | Carucerean |
| Political party | Social Liberation Party of Carucere |
| Spouse | Sherlyne Chen |
| Occupation | Politician, military commander |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Gaullica  Arucian Federation  United Provinces  Carucere |
| Branch/service | New Aurean Colonial Force Provincial Guard of Carucere |
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| Rank | Commander of the Guard |
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Jean Dogo Préval LK (18 January 1904– 11 August 1975) was a Carucerean politician, revolutionary, and military commander who served as the first President of an independent Carucere. Born to a Bahian father and a Gausan mother, he was conscripted into the Gaullican colonial forces at the outbreak of the Great War. After the Great War, Préval served in the islands' security force under the Arucian Federation and the United Provinces until 1953. His military coup in October 1953 sparked the Carucerean Revolution which ousted the colonial elite that ruled the province and secured the country's independence. Préval served as President of Carucere until his resignation in 1974. Préval continued to be a prominent figure in Carucerean politics until his death a year later. Widely regarded to be the "Father of the Nation", his role in the Revolution, ratification of the constitution, and his Presidency has left a lasting legacy in Carucere. On the otherhand his Presidency was marred by accusations of authoritarianism, strongman rule, and economic mismanagement.