Saurius Kent
Saurius Kent | |
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| 11th Premiere of Gladysynthia | |
| In office 2020 – 2028 (Upon Ceremonial Re-election in 2024) | |
| Preceded by | Seswitch LaFlaunce |
| Succeeded by | -- |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1954 (age 69) Danaska, Asa'aria |
| Political party | Unified Democratic Party (UDP) |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Spouse | Angela Kent (age 72) |
| Children | Sentius (age 55), Arlenen (age 51), Soldius (age 49) |
| Parent(s) | Sertius Kent, Galana Kent |
| Education | University of Pteranim at Ponamu; University of Mönusÿnthys |
| Awards | Premiereship Medal of Honor |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Gladysnthian National Army |
| Years of service | 1980-2009 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
Saurius Richard Kent (born April 9, 1954) is the 11th and current Premiere of Gladysynthia. He defeated Marcus Wimsby (Democratic Socialist Party) in the 2019 Premiereship Election and was officially sworn in on April 19, 2020, in front of a minimal crowd due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. He holds a bachelor's degree in law from the Ponamu University School of Law, as well as master's degrees in both foreign relations and economics from the University of Mönusÿnthys. After serving in the Gladysynthian Army for nearly 30 years, he gained the trust of the citizens of Gladysynthia by serving several terms in the United Gladysynthian Senate, representing his home province of Asa'aria. Upon being appointed to the office of Minister of International Relations under prior Premiere Seswitch LaFlaunce, Kent achieved legendary status as a result of his actions during the 2018 military conflict with Zamastan, for which LaFlaunce awarded him, as well as several military leaders, the Premiereship Medal of Honor. Capitalizing on the momentum stirred by his predecessor, Kent's progressive policies regarding the economy, international affairs, and education have bolstered the United Provinces of Gladysynthia to levels not seen since the term of Artemis Fowler.