Valto Kuisma was born June 11, 1459, in the Nivikaarn capital of Baatik.  There he attended the University of Baatik, majoring in political economy and eventually earning a masters degree in this area.  In 1483, Mr. Kuisma ran for election under the Social Democrat banner, beginning an 18 year-long run in the Katabatican parliament where he championed a number of social initiatives.  Mr. Kuisma was forced into house arrest during the civil war until the nation was liberated by the Unionist forces.  Mr. Kuisma remained outside of politics until the Commonwealth was founded, becoming active in the moderated Unionist Party.  In 1511, Mr. Kuisma was appointed Commonwealth Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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