HARRY SHELDON

Harry Sheldon (26/9/1826 - 20/10/1907) was Pharos' Premier (1879-1907) and is considered the father of the Nation by modern-day historians. He was born in Greenfield,CEN and studied Mathematics and Political Analysis in the University of Hilvar, obtaining a PhD. He made a brief 7-year stint in the Pharonian Navy, but resigned to follow an Academic career. He published books on Political Analysis and Psychohistory and was a member of the ASO since 1862, but twice refused to take the Ers Orator position. He was also an accomplished pianist and painter and had often been called to advise the Parliament and the government; although his advice was often not heeded, it was received very favorably by public commentators and the public at large. On the secret advice of the ASO, Queen Victoria asked Harry Sheldon, to form the new government in 1879, although he was not a member of Parliament. Sheldon's government was unique in the sense that it did not derive from any particular party nor did it seek public approval in elections. He charted a course between rival views in the Parliament, addressing his concerns and views to the deputies and the people of Pharos alike. During his premiership he set the basis for economic growth, social and political reforms as well as established the conditions for the Pharonian unification. He was never a member of any political party, but ruled as premier for more than 25 years thanks to the support of his close friend Salvor Hardin, leader of the National Party.