Vaalö II

Duke Vaalö II (1789-1885) was a Myrish admiral in the Myrish Royal Navy, and the commander of various fleets and ships throughout his 46-year career. Vaalö II was also a duke in the Royal Family of Gladomyr, and took an important role in in the foundation of Koranel and Myrish relations with Ozakaw. Vaalö II was assigned as a military attaché to the Embassy of Gladomyr in Grana, Riyata during the Riyatic-Salian War.

Early life
Vaalö II was born in Denkev, Gladomyr to Jari, Prince of Karnes and Kyliiki, Princess of Arnet on April 22, 1789 - Jari's second child. Vaalö II gained much media attention as it was initially believed that he was a bastard, however this was proven to be false later on. When Vaalö II was 14, his mother, Kyliiki, passed away from a respiratory disease.

After Vaalö II's graduation from school, he attempted to join the Royal Armed Forces of Gladomyr, but was turned away after failing a health exam. By age 24, however, he was able to pass his initial health exam and was allowed to join the Royal Navy.

Military
Vaalö II entered the Royal Military Academy at Karnes on 8 May 1815, where he was known as Officer Cadet Vaalö, and joined the Rantanen Company. In April 1816, Vaalö II completed his officer training and was commissioned into the Navy as a Petty Officer. Vaalö II slowly ascended the ranks, though ascending faster due to his royal status. He reached Captain status in 1830, and Admiral status in 1853. He was renowned for maritime skill in his day, and was often considered the best Myrish Navy Admiral in his time. Vaalö II was initially put in command of the Myrish Vatupic Command and Myrish Vatupic Fleet, and was often aboard the RMS Kankunen, which he was also in command of. Vaalö II was put in charge with Ozakaw relations in 1853 in the then Myrish Koranel.

During the Riyatic-Salian War of 1867, Vaalö II and his crew were assigned as a military attaché to the Embassy of Gladomyr in Grana, Riyata.

Vaalö II retired as admiral in 1871 at the old age of 81, and died only 14 years later of heart-related issues.

Personal Life
Vaalö II was often described by his wife, Eliel Hakarainen, as a quiet individual who wished to not be in the public eye. In 1876, Vaalö II lost his foot in a machinery accident aboard the RMS Kivi, and was given a to which he used for the remainder of his life.

Today, Vaalö II holds a memorial garden located in Denkev, south of the Flot Torg in the Myrish Royal Cemetery. Vaalö II was also the namesake of the RMS Vaalö - a destroyer which was decommissioned in 1927.