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My Take
Jon Huntsman Jr. is one of the more intriguing figures in modern American politics, and not for the usual reasons. A Utah governor and a Republican, he served as ambassador to Singapore, China, and Russia, three postings of very different difficulty. His missionary background and command of Mandarin mark him as a genuine internationalist rather than a careerist. What I respect is the willingness to operate inside cultures and political systems unlike his own; that takes patience and humility rare in high office. He reads, to me, as a diplomat by temperament, someone who chose engagement over spectacle, and I find that quietly compelling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jon Meade Huntsman Jr.
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ミード・ハンツマン
- Reading
- じょん・みーど・はんつまん
- Born
- March 26, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- Palo Alto, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- politician / diplomat / missionary / ambassador / governor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Highland High School
- University
- University of Utah
Awards & achievements
- Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jon Meade Huntsman Jr. born?
Born March 26, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Jon Meade Huntsman Jr. from?
Jon Meade Huntsman Jr. is from Palo Alto, California, United States.
What does Jon Meade Huntsman Jr. do?
Jon Meade Huntsman Jr. works as politician, diplomat, missionary, ambassador, governor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.