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My Take
Gary Locke is a genuinely historic figure, and I don't say that lightly. As the 21st governor of Washington he became the first Chinese American governor and the first Asian American governor in the mainland United States, which reshaped what people thought was possible in American politics. From Seattle's Franklin High School to Yale, then governorship and a diplomatic career, his path is a study in steady, principled ambition. The honorary doctorate from Peking University hints at how naturally he bridged American and Chinese worlds. Trailblazers like Locke carry a double burden of representation, and he seems to have carried it with composure.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gary Locke
- Name (Japanese)
- ゲイリー・フェイ・ロック
- Reading
- げいりー・ふぇい・ろっく
- Born
- January 21, 1950 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Occupation
- diplomat / politician
2. Background
- High school
- Franklin High School
- University
- Yale University
Awards & achievements
- 2006 honorary doctor of the Peking University
- Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gary Locke born?
Born January 21, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Gary Locke from?
Gary Locke is from Seattle, Washington, United States.
What does Gary Locke do?
Gary Locke works as diplomat, politician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.