Atnas Laidakon
Atnas Laidakon | |
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 Atnas Laidakon's portrait, painted c. 1757 | |
| Born | 28 March 1716 Heka, Isles of Velar |
| Died | 11 November 1784 (aged 58) |
| Allegiance |  Isles of Velar |
Atnas Laidakon (28 March 1716–1784?) was a Velaran general of the eighteenth century, best known as the senior Miróist commander in Pelna and Retikh during the War of the Velaran Succession.
Background and early career
Born in Heka to a family of minor nobility, he attended The Academy at Qaina from the age of sixteen. His studies were financed by his uncle, Parthenopean banker Simnas Laidakon. He was praised by his instructors and considered the most talented graduate of his year. On his graduation he was given an officer's commission and command of a troop of horse in Styuno.
By the mid 1750s, Laidakon was in command of a fortress on the Trellinese frontier in western Pelna. He received command of the province in 1761, and in 1764, at the recommendation of the Marquess of Teyra, he was granted seniority in the northern provinces.