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My Take
Michael Howard strikes me as the model of the lawyer-turned-statesman. From Gorseinon in Wales he built a serious legal career, taking silk as a King's Counsel in 1982, before serving in the cabinets of both Thatcher and Major as Employment, Environment, and Home Secretary, then leading the Conservative Party. What I admire is the combination of forensic legal discipline and the stamina to survive frontline politics for decades. He is not a flashy figure, but the steady climb from a small Welsh town to the edge of national leadership reflects a rigorous, principled mind that I find genuinely impressive.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Howard
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ハワード
- Reading
- まいける・はわーど
- Born
- July 7, 1941 (age 84)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Snake
- Origin
- Gorseinon, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- politician / lawyer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1982 King's Counsel
- 2011 Companion of Honour
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Howard born?
Born July 7, 1941 (age 84).
Where is Michael Howard from?
Michael Howard is from Gorseinon, United Kingdom.
What does Michael Howard do?
Michael Howard works as politician, lawyer.
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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.