James Summersdale was born on 22 September 2442 in Kalamyur, Kundir. He received a Ph.D. in political science at Vataya University in Eroncourt, Kreshar. Creator and leader of the Old Guard Party. Ran for president of Lourenne in 2466 receiving 26,565 votes (0.06%). In 2470 he came in last with 7.35%. He received higher election results in the subsequent Presidential elections comin in third in 2479. Married Marie Toulouse on 5 May 2468 and had a son a year later. Became a Senator in the election of 2470.