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Born on November 26, 1953 in Hammersmith, United Kingdom, Hilary Benn is a politician. As of 2026, Hilary Benn is 72 years old. Education on record includes University of Sussex.
My Take
What strikes me about Hilary Benn is his quiet durability. Carrying a famous political surname could have been a burden, but he built his own record instead, holding a Leeds seat since 1999 and serving across Blair, Brown, and now as Northern Ireland Secretary. I tend to value politicians who outlast the news cycle rather than chase it, and Benn fits that mold. He is not a showman; he is the kind of steady, principled operator who keeps showing up through changing eras. After nearly half a century in public life, that persistence alone earns my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hilary Benn
- Name (Japanese)
- ヒラリー・ベン
- Reading
- ひらりー・べん
- Born
- November 26, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Hammersmith, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- politician
2. Background
- University
- University of Sussex
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.hilarybenn.org/
- Xhttps://x.com/hilarybennmp
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilary%20Benn
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%92%E3%83%A9%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%99%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q262742
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 Hilary Benn born?
Born November 26, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Hilary Benn from?
Hilary Benn is from Hammersmith, United Kingdom.
What does Hilary Benn do?
Hilary Benn works as politician.
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