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==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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| + | Neri was born to a poor peasant family on the outskirts of [[Alessandria]] in the Salisfordian province of [[Egitta]]. | ||
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| + | Ethnically a [[Salisfordian#Norani|Norano]], Neri was raised as a [[Islam|Sunni Muslim]] and was educated in a local Muslim school. Neri was a hard-headed student, gaining a repuation for stubbornness and disobedience in the classroom. However, he was noted for having above average grades in most subjects. | ||
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| + | In 1914, following his completion of primary school, Neri was enrolled in the [[Alessandria Military Academy]] with a scholarship from the local government. | ||
==Military career== | ==Military career== | ||
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| + | Neri graduated from the Alessandria Military Academy in 1918, and was granted a commission in the [[Royal Salisfordian Army]] as a Second Lieutenant (''sottotenente''). Assigned to the [[42nd Infantry Regiment "Scimitarre"|42nd Infantry Regiment]], he served on the staff of its commanding officer, being responsible for assisting in headquarters operations. However, in 1923, most likely due to a personal request, Neri was reassigned as an infantry officer and granted command of a platoon. | ||
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| + | Serving with distinction, Neri's superiors noted his exceptional leadership skills and his own personal bravery. In 1924, he was promoted to First Lieutenant (''tenente'') | ||
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| + | In 1925, Neri was granted a commendation by the commander of the 42nd Regiment and was promoted to the rank of Captain (''capitano''). | ||
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| + | Neri would continually be promoted in the nine years between of 1925 and 1936, until he reached the rank of Colonel (''colonello'') and was granted command of the [[17th Salisfordian Savari Battalion|17th Savari Battalion]] of the 42nd Regiment. | ||
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| + | === Rubicon Incident === | ||
| + | {{main|Rubicon Incident}} | ||
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| + | In 1936, following the arrest of a Castillianan Diplomat and the renewal of Salisfordian claims in [[San Pablo (department)|Sant Pau]] in Castilliano, the 42nd along with a few other Salisfordian regiments were ordered to move across the [[Rubicon River]] and to secure the region. Part of this invading force was Neri's own 17th Battalion. | ||
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| + | Over the course of the short incident, Neri gained a reputation as a formidable commander, and his Savari battalion was one of the most successful Salisfordian units in the short conflict. Notably, using the then-unproven technology of tanks and motorized infantry to great effect. | ||
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| + | The Incident would end shortly after it began, with Creeperopolis stepping in and negotiating a settlement between Salisford and Castilliano. | ||
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| + | Later, as First Minister, Neri stated that Salisford should've "never taken the Creeperian deal" and should've "marched straight on [the city of] Sant Pau." | ||
==Creeperian Civil War== | ==Creeperian Civil War== | ||
Revision as of 19:48, 18 April 2022
Don Sandro Neri | |
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 Official photograph of Neri, 1959. | |
| First Minister of Salisford | |
| In office 1950 – 1 May 1968 | |
| Monarch | Maria III |
| Preceded by | Giacomo Ottone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sandro Muhammad Neri 10 September 1899 Alessandria, Egitta, Salisford |
| Died | 1 May 1968 (aged 68) Savotta, Savotta, Salisford |
| Cause of death | Assassination by gunshot |
| Nationality | Salisfordian |
| Political party | Fronte del Lavoro Cattolico |
| Spouse(s) | Adriana Nicolo Mazzesi (m. 1923; his death 1968) |
| Children | |
| Occupation | Politician, military officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Salisford |
| Branch/service | Royal Salisfordian Army |
| Years of service | 1918–1964 |
| Rank | Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces |
| Commands | Gruppo di Volontari |
| Battles/wars | Creeperian Civil War
March on Savotta Rubicon War |
Sandro Muhammad Neri (10 September 1899 – 1 May 1968) was a Salisfordian military officer and politician who founded and led the Catholic Labor Front. He was First Minister of Salisford from his March on Savotta in 1950 until his assassination in 1968.
Contents
Early life
Neri was born to a poor peasant family on the outskirts of Alessandria in the Salisfordian province of Egitta.
Ethnically a Norano, Neri was raised as a Sunni Muslim and was educated in a local Muslim school. Neri was a hard-headed student, gaining a repuation for stubbornness and disobedience in the classroom. However, he was noted for having above average grades in most subjects.
In 1914, following his completion of primary school, Neri was enrolled in the Alessandria Military Academy with a scholarship from the local government.
Military career
Neri graduated from the Alessandria Military Academy in 1918, and was granted a commission in the Royal Salisfordian Army as a Second Lieutenant (sottotenente). Assigned to the 42nd Infantry Regiment, he served on the staff of its commanding officer, being responsible for assisting in headquarters operations. However, in 1923, most likely due to a personal request, Neri was reassigned as an infantry officer and granted command of a platoon.
Serving with distinction, Neri's superiors noted his exceptional leadership skills and his own personal bravery. In 1924, he was promoted to First Lieutenant (tenente)
In 1925, Neri was granted a commendation by the commander of the 42nd Regiment and was promoted to the rank of Captain (capitano).
Neri would continually be promoted in the nine years between of 1925 and 1936, until he reached the rank of Colonel (colonello) and was granted command of the 17th Savari Battalion of the 42nd Regiment.
Rubicon Incident
In 1936, following the arrest of a Castillianan Diplomat and the renewal of Salisfordian claims in Sant Pau in Castilliano, the 42nd along with a few other Salisfordian regiments were ordered to move across the Rubicon River and to secure the region. Part of this invading force was Neri's own 17th Battalion.
Over the course of the short incident, Neri gained a reputation as a formidable commander, and his Savari battalion was one of the most successful Salisfordian units in the short conflict. Notably, using the then-unproven technology of tanks and motorized infantry to great effect.
The Incident would end shortly after it began, with Creeperopolis stepping in and negotiating a settlement between Salisford and Castilliano.
Later, as First Minister, Neri stated that Salisford should've "never taken the Creeperian deal" and should've "marched straight on [the city of] Sant Pau."
Creeperian Civil War
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