Robert Veladrys
Robert Veladrys | |
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 Veladrys in 2020 | |
| First Secretary of State | |
| Assumed office 29 August 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Richard Larrow |
| Preceded by | Cai Neilson (2017-2019)[a] |
| Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs | |
| Assumed office 18 June 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Richard Larrow |
| Preceded by | Vernon Hastings |
| Chairman of the Armed Services Committee | |
| In office 8 September 2018 – 18 June 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Richard Larrow |
| Preceded by | Saika Nishihara |
| Succeeded by | Nicolai Kristoffersen |
| Member of the Select Committee on Intelligence | |
| In office 15 January 2015 – 16 July 2017 | |
| Prime Minister | James Zaier |
| Member of Parliament for Granby | |
| Assumed office 1 January 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth Walshe |
| Majority | 2,743 (4.4%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Alexander Veladrys 19 May 1984 Helm |
| Nationality | Aquitaynian |
| Political party | Royalist |
| Spouse | Erika Veladrys |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | St Michael's Prepatory Academy |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Politician, businessman |
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Robert Alexander Veladrys PC (born 19 May 1984) is an Aquitaynian politician serving as First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs since 18 June of 2019. A member of the Royalist Party, he has also been a Member of Parliament (MP) for Granby since the 2014 general election.
Robert was born in Helm and attended St Michael's Prepatory Academy before attending the University of Telora to pursue his bachelor's in Political Science, and subsequently for his MBA at Kiernan College. Robert began his career at a human rights organization working with the Lorecian Community in bringing aid and education to Caranad in the early 2000s. From 2009 to 2013, Robert worked as the Chief of Staff to then-Prime Minister James Zaier. He resigned that position in late 2013 to run for office in the 292nd District in the 2014 election. Not long after his election, Robert was appointed to the Select Committee on Intelligence. From there, Robert also became a member of the Judiciary Committee before becoming Chairman of the Armed Services Committee in 2018.
After Prime Minister Zaier announced his resignation, Robert began garnering support for a party run at the Prime Minister's office, believing the party wanted a younger representative in leadership. He was beaten in the second round of ballots to Richard Larrow, who appointed him Foreign Secretary to secure his support and the support of those backing him within the party.
Early life
Veladrys grew up in the suburbs of Helm, to his father Michael and his mother Mildred and two brothers, John and Christian. His father was a prosecutor in the 10th Circuit, which Robert attributes as the reason behind his desire to run for public office.
Education
Veladrys attended St Michael's Prepatory Academy for his entire primary education, both of his brothers attended as well, and his father and grandfather are alumni also. After completing his primary education, he attended the University of Telora where he obtained his bachelor's in Political Science and minored in Lorecian History. After graduation, Veladrys attended Kiernan College where he obtained his MBA.