Michael Amato

Michael Amato (born 5 May 3833) is a socialist politician in Hutori. Son of immigrants from Istalia, he was first elected to parliament in 3857, on the ticket of the National Labour Party; he served two consecutive terms before quitting politics.

Following a left-wing split in a minor republican party in 3889, Amato rallied the dissenters under his own banner in order to make a comeback in Hutori politics. He led the formation process of the Party of Social Democrats and became its first leader.

Life and career
Born Michele Amato to Istalian immigrants, he initially received little education beyond primary school, but helped and worked at his father's vineyard in the province of Roccato from 3847 to 3850. The following year, he pursued an academic path. This was interrupted, however, when he met Lucia Magri, a fellow student who was also of Istalian origin. The two were politically radicalized during their student years, with both of them joining the National Labour Party in 3854. In the subsequent 3857 elections, Amato won a seat in Parliament. In 3859, he married Magri.

Marriage and Istalia
In 3865, Amato retired from politics after two terms as a member of parliament. Once his wife fell pregnant, he was persuaded to move to Istalia, where he eventually picked up a job at the University of Silicia. While in Istalia, he joined the Social Democratic Party (PSDd'I) and gradually swayed back to political activity. Following the death of his wife Lucia in a car crash in the spring of 3882, he took his three children, Alessandra, Danielo and Vittorio back to Hutori, where the latter would later pursue a political career.

Return to Hutori
Once back in Hutori, Amato picked up his political trail and unsuccessfully ran for Parliament in 3885 as an independent. In 3889, a split in the Hutori Republican Alliance opened up a window for Amato, who quickly assembled the dissenters, and invited them to join him in launching a new party. The new formation was named the Party of Social Democrats, and elected Amato as its first leader. In that year's December elections, they picked up 5% of the vote, and 20 seats in the lower house of Parliament.