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| name = David Durant | | name = David Durant | ||
| office = | | office = President of Alcoalitania | ||
| order = 18th | | order = 18th | ||
| native_name_lang = C'ao | | native_name_lang = C'ao | ||
| native_name = Dawod Durant | | native_name = Dawod Durant | ||
| country = {{Flag|Alcoalitania}} | | country = {{Flag|Alcoalitania}} | ||
| legislature = | | legislature = People's Union Senate | ||
| predecessor = [[ | | predecessor = [[Joseph Koven]] | ||
| termstart = 2020 | | termstart = 2020 | ||
| termend = 2024 | | termend = 2024 | ||
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| rank = General | | rank = General | ||
| unit = 66th Army | | unit = 66th Army | ||
| commands = | | commands = Coalitanian Army | ||
| honorific_prefix = Mr. | | honorific_prefix = Mr. | ||
| occupation = Soldier, politician | | occupation = Soldier, politician | ||
| birth_date = 1972 | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1972|4|3}} | ||
| birth_place = East Pai'an, Alcoalitania | | birth_place = East Pai'an, Alcoalitania | ||
| image = File:Alc presv2.jpg | | image = File:Alc presv2.jpg | ||
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| education = Makea Primary School, East Pai'an, Pai'anian Secondary School, East Pai'an, National University of Cintralia, Cintralia (Master's degree in Political Science.) | | education = Makea Primary School, East Pai'an, Pai'anian Secondary School, East Pai'an, National University of Cintralia, Cintralia (Master's degree in Political Science.) | ||
| parents = John Durant, Maria Durant | | parents = John Durant, Maria Durant | ||
| succeeded = [[Lucia Alvarez (Pacifica)|Lucia Alvarez]] | |||
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After completing secondary school, David Durant decided to take 2 years off to get a job and help his parents pay for his university degree. His first job ever was working at his dad's baker '''(The Durant Bakery).''' He worked there for 2 years. At the age of 19, he took out a student loan and attended the '''National University of Cintralia.''' Allegedly, this was very expensive on the Durant family's end, as he had to move to Cintralia (which costed at the time around '''1,000 C$''' as well as '''5,000 C$''' for transportation, food and other supplies) as well as pay for his degree. David Durant got a bachelor's degree after 4 years, and then got into the master program and got a master's degree in 2 years. | After completing secondary school, David Durant decided to take 2 years off to get a job and help his parents pay for his university degree. His first job ever was working at his dad's baker '''(The Durant Bakery,''' which still exists today''').''' He worked there for 2 years. At the age of 19, he took out a student loan and attended the '''National University of Cintralia.''' Allegedly, this was very expensive on the Durant family's end, as he had to move to Cintralia (which costed at the time around '''1,000 C$''' as well as '''5,000 C$''' for transportation, food and other supplies) as well as pay for his degree. David Durant got a bachelor's degree after 4 years, and then got into the master program and got a master's degree in 2 years. | ||
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'''Second year, third and fourth year:''' 37,000 C$ (Promotion to Sergeant), 50,000 C$ (Promotion to Lieutenant), 100,000 C$ (Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel), 150,000 C$ (appointed as replacement General for a year) | '''Second year, third and fourth year:''' 37,000 C$ (Promotion to Sergeant), 50,000 C$ (Promotion to Lieutenant), 100,000 C$ (Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel), 150,000 C$ (appointed as replacement General for a year) | ||
'''Total:''' 374,000 C$ | '''Total:''' 374,000 C$ | ||
== Career as a politician == | == Career as a politician == | ||
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After serving for Prime Minister for 3 years, David Durant wanted something bigger. He decided to run for president in the '''2020 elections''' and won with a 78% vote rate. | After serving for Prime Minister for 3 years, David Durant wanted something bigger. He decided to run for president in the '''2020 elections''' and won with a 78% vote rate. | ||
On the 2024 elections, Mr. Durant lost the elections to Lucia Alvarez and is currently retired. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 21:56, 31 July 2024
Mr. David Durant | |
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Dawod Durant | |
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| 18th President of Alcoalitania | |
| In office 2020–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Koven |
| Succeeded by | Lucia Alvarez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1972 East Pai'an, Alcoalitania |
| Political party | The Coalitanian Nationalist Party |
| Parents | John Durant, Maria Durant |
| Education | Makea Primary School, East Pai'an, Pai'anian Secondary School, East Pai'an, National University of Cintralia, Cintralia (Master's degree in Political Science.) |
| Occupation | Soldier, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Coalitanian Armed Forces |
| Branch/service | Coalitanian Army |
| Years of service | 6 years |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 66th Army |
| Commands | Coalitanian Army |
Dawod Durant (or David Durant in Austral) is the 18th president of 
Alcoalitania. He served as a soldier in the Coalitanian Armed Forces for 6 years.(2008 - 2014). After that, he became a politician became the Prime Minister, and won the presidential election in 2020.
Early Life
Mr. David Durant was born into a middle class working family. He was an only child, and was frequently spoiled by his parents.[1] David Durant's mother, was a housewife while his dad was the owner of a small bakery in East Pai'an. David started school in the Makea Primary School in East Pai'an in which he'd score top of his class. David was known for his talent, and would be seen by his parents researching political topics, ideologies and beliefs when he was only 9.[2] After finishing primary school at the age of 12, David moved to Pai'anian Secondary School and later graduated with a diploma.
After completing secondary school, David Durant decided to take 2 years off to get a job and help his parents pay for his university degree. His first job ever was working at his dad's baker (The Durant Bakery, which still exists today). He worked there for 2 years. At the age of 19, he took out a student loan and attended the National University of Cintralia. Allegedly, this was very expensive on the Durant family's end, as he had to move to Cintralia (which costed at the time around 1,000 C$ as well as 5,000 C$ for transportation, food and other supplies) as well as pay for his degree. David Durant got a bachelor's degree after 4 years, and then got into the master program and got a master's degree in 2 years.
Even after getting a master's degree in political science, David Durant felt stuck for a while on what he wanted to do. As he felt more confused, he decided to complete his mandatory service as well as enlist in the army so that "he has something to do[3]")
David Durant joined the military, and completed his 1 year of mandatory service. After that, he decided to continue for another 5 years. His salary as a soldier made his life a lot easier, but he still wanted more glory and success even after commanding the 66th Army of the Coalitanian Army as a General. He lawfully discharged in the year 2014.
Dawod Durant's salary in the military:
Note that promotions in the CAF sometimes do not take a year, and the promotions in between these years might be significantly different
First year: 30,000 C$ + 7,000 C$ extra for conscription. (annual: 37,000 C$)
Second year, third and fourth year: 37,000 C$ (Promotion to Sergeant), 50,000 C$ (Promotion to Lieutenant), 100,000 C$ (Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel), 150,000 C$ (appointed as replacement General for a year)
Total: 374,000 C$
Career as a politician
After serving in the military and having enough money to start off his political career, David Durant decided to pursue his dream of being a politician. He successfully won the Cintralia mayor elections in 2015, and served for 2 years until becoming the Prime Minister in a remarkable move due to his awe-inspiring political campaign with the CNP in 2017.
After serving for Prime Minister for 3 years, David Durant wanted something bigger. He decided to run for president in the 2020 elections and won with a 78% vote rate.
On the 2024 elections, Mr. Durant lost the elections to Lucia Alvarez and is currently retired.