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Jack Straw was born on August 3, 1946 in Buckhurst Hill, United Kingdom. Jack Straw is listed as a politician, barrister and judge. The age as of 2026 is 80. Education on record includes University of Leeds.
My Take
Jack Straw strikes me as one of the quiet heavyweights of British politics. Holding both the Home Office and the Foreign Office under Blair and Brown, he occupied two of the great offices of state, a rare double that signals real trust and durability. Representing Blackburn for over three decades is not something charm alone sustains; it requires deep roots. I like that he came up as a barrister, a trade built on moving people with words. I tend to trust politicians who rise through competence rather than glamour, and a steady climb from the University of Leeds to the cabinet earns my attention.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jack Straw
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャック・ストロー
- Reading
- じゃっく・すとろー
- Born
- August 3, 1946 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Buckhurst Hill, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- politician / barrister / judge / jurist
2. Background
- University
- University of Leeds
3. Links
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 Jack Straw born?
Born August 3, 1946 (age 80).
Where is Jack Straw from?
Jack Straw is from Buckhurst Hill, United Kingdom.
What does Jack Straw do?
Jack Straw works as politician, barrister, judge, jurist.
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