Aleksander Thorsen

HIH Prince Aleksander van Zuyden tot Banstill Thorsen (May 3301-) is the son of Prince Harrisen I and Vanuku Princess Christien Thorsen-Zuyden tot Banstill. He is the grandson of Davostan Imperial King Christian I and Vanuku Emperor Johannes I. He is the first Imperial to be born within the Davostag monarchy. He has been described as a financial and military genius. He is one of the richest men in Terra.

Early Life
Aleksander was born during the Davostag Civil War and was brought up for the first few years of his life in Vanuku. During his school years he was consistently at the top of his class. He excelled in martial arts and wrestling. He graduated high school in 3319 and joined the Davostag military during the Davostag-Barmenian Debt Wars. While most of the war took place in Muronia, Captain Aleksander was present for the invasion of Mordorstad, which would end the war for a time. During his military service he also completed his bachelor's degree in military science and archaeology. He would later acquire his master's degree in business.

Military Career
After completing Officer Cadet School, Aleksander became a staff officer to his father's office in Davograd. There he oversaw strategic operations that were crucial to saving the Davostag fleet from complete destruction. His strategies were implemented in the Battle of Muronia Sea in which a joint Davostag/Vanuku fleet was victorious against a larger Deltarian/Barmenian armada. He rose to the rank of Army Captain in 3324.

Financial Success
Aleksander became a leading share holder in Strom Industries behind Royal Prince John I and Royal Prince Mark I. Aleksander found his main interest in energy production, which is of crucial necessity during the cold Davostag winters. He became a leading proponent of nuclear energy pushing the House of Thor towards a pro capitalist/environmentally skeptical approach.



Personal Life
Aleksander is a collector of ancient artifacts and has a deep nostalgia for Davostan's ancient past. When it was suggested that Satanic tombs from centuries past be destroyed, he objected preserving them. He also has an interest in the ancient emperors of Vanuku's past in the 1700s.