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Bob Taft, born on January 8, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, is a lawyer, politician and governor. That puts Bob Taft at 84 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Yale University.
My Take
Bob Taft carries one of the heaviest names in American politics, descended from a family that produced a president, yet what interests me is how steadily he earned his own standing. Born in Boston in 1942, Yale-educated, he climbed from the Ohio House to secretary of state to two terms as governor. I find that methodical, unglamorous ascent more telling than the famous surname. Living up to a political dynasty is harder than it looks, and the temptation to coast on the name must be constant. To me, Taft's value lies in his durability and diligence rather than any single dramatic moment.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bob Taft
- Name (Japanese)
- ボブ・タフト
- Reading
- ぼぶ・たふと
- Born
- January 8, 1942 (age 84)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- lawyer / politician / governor / jurist
2. Background
- University
- Yale University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob%20Taft
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888281
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Taft born?
Born January 8, 1942 (age 84).
Where is Bob Taft from?
Bob Taft is from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Bob Taft do?
Bob Taft works as lawyer, politician, governor, jurist.
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