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David Gauke was born in Ipswich, United Kingdom on October 8, 1971. David Gauke is listed as a politician. That works out to 54 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Northgate High School.
My Take
David Gauke reads, to me, as a politician of conscience. A solicitor turned MP who rose to become Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor under Theresa May, he is best remembered not for the size of the office but for refusing to bend his principles when the political winds shifted hard. That kind of steadiness is rare and undervalued. Now working as a commentator, he brings the credibility of someone who governed from the inside rather than merely opining from the outside. The combination of a lawyer's coolness and a politician's nerve makes him a figure I find quietly compelling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- David Gauke
- Name (Japanese)
- デービッド・ゴーク
- Reading
- でーびっど・ごーく
- Born
- October 8, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
- Origin
- Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- politician
2. Background
- High school
- Northgate High School
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/DavidGauke
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David%20Gauke
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q391256
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
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 David Gauke born?
Born October 8, 1971 (age 54).
Where is David Gauke from?
David Gauke is from Ipswich, United Kingdom.
What does David Gauke do?
David Gauke works as politician.
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