Robert DeWire Strickland (September 7th, 2572 - August 3rd 2642) is the 42nd President of the Free Republic of Lourenne and a member of the Lourenne Democratic Party. He was born in Ceran, Haboves to Ted and Aurelie Strickland. He has a sister, Samantha, who is a broadcaster and journalist. He has a doctorate in International Relations from Delaune University, gaining his undergraduate and Masters from Seidel University. He married his wife, Marié Elizabeth in 2605 and has two children, James and Ellen. James is a professor of Gao-Showan at UCNK and Ellen is a lawyer.