This press message was released by the Government of the Alduria.
On March 17, 3619 the founder and first President of the Republic of Alduria passed away, a natural death. William Francais Drake served as the Prime minister when Alduria was still a Monarchy, and when the Senate passed a bill that effectively ended the Monarchy, he ran for the Presidency. As a long time critic of Monarchies, it was only natural he wanted to seek the Presidency. William Drake had two successful terms, and winning the election of 3583 with 63% of the vote. He was known as the "Father of Conservatism" in Alduria because he was leader of the only right-wing party. After his two terms in the precidency, he became the Party Chairman for the Republican Party. (GOP) He died in that position, 34 years after being president at the age of 81. Signed,
the Government of the Alduria