Dante Cotilla

Dante José Félix Cotilla y Andrade (December 13, 1867 - December 2, 1942) was a Dalanic military general and politician, who served as the 7th Dalanic President from 1927 to 1931.
== Early life ==
Dante José Félix Cotilla y Andrade was born on 13 December 1867 in Mursa, Spanish Dania. His father, Juan Cotilla, was an officer in the Spanish Army, while his mother Paola Andrade was from a wealthy family of Spanish origin. During his childhood years he received an education that focused mainly on military tactics as well as history and philosophy. 
== Career in the Military ==
=== Early career ===
Cotilla enlisted into the Spanish Dalanic Army at 17 years old and joined one of its infantry units. During his time there he quickly rose up through the ranks due to his bravery and tactical sense.
Cotilla fought in the Second Dalanic War of Independence against Spain, participating in several battles with distinction that earned him rapid promotion up the ranks to become a Major by 1891.
=== New Danian War ===
From 1905-1908, he fought in the New Danian War of Independence as head of an infantry regiment before returning to Dania to serve as a military instructor and recruiter until 1910.
=== First Isladanic War ===
In 1914, the First Isladanic War broke out and Cotilla was appointed commander-in-chief by President Samuel Varas. The war resulted in a victory for Dania thanks largely to Cotilla’s strategic leadership as commander-in-chief; upon its conclusion he was awarded both national and international recognition for his efforts which were seen as instrumental towards securing victory for his nation over their larger rival neighbor Nic-Dan.
== Political career ==
Dante Cotilla entered politics in 1922 and joined the Conservative Party.
== Presidency ==
In 1927, Cotilla ran for president under the Conservative Party banner winning thanks to massive support from veterans across all branches of service whom admired him greatly for his successful leadership during the First Isladanic War. 
As President he implemented many projects aimed at modernizing Dania's infrastructure including canals linking major cities together and better communications systems using early radio technology. He also improved educational standards throughout most rural areas helping expand literacy rates among children living outside major cities. His popularity peaked shortly after taking office however this quickly faded away due too economic turmoil caused by the Great Depression leading him losing re-election 1931, despite having done numerous good works throughout his four year term. 
== Later life and death ==
After leaving office Cotilla returned back home settling down near Persom where he devoted much energy writing books about military strategy based off experiences had while fighting alongside fellow soldiers during wars fought throughout Isladania. 
On 2 December 1942, Dante Cotilla passed away at age 74.
Category:1867 births
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Category:Presidents of Dania
Category:Dalanic Army generals
Category:Military leaders of the First Isladalanic War
Category:Leaders of the Conservative Party (Dania)