Stathomir Hijong was born in the city of Ageto on the planet Finferno in 312 BBY. At the age of three, he became the first Archduke of Ageto and ruled from 309 BBY to 157 BBY. After protests during the last three years of his 152 year reign, he called for an election for a new Archduke. Hijong was defeated for re-election and retired from politics thereafter.