Dwight Filley Davis Sr.

American politician and tennis player (1879–1945)
Person human Q53403
Dwight Filley Davis Sr.
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Dwight Filley Davis Sr.

Summary

Dwight Filley Davis Sr. is a human[1]. Dwight Filley Davis Sr.'s place of birth was St. Louis[2]. Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was born on July 5, 1879[3]. Dwight Filley Davis Sr. died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Dwight Filley Davis Sr. died on November 28, 1945[5]. Dwight Filley Davis Sr. worked as a tennis player[6] and politician[7]. Dwight Filley Davis Sr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was born in St. Louis[2].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was born on July 5, 1879[3].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. died on November 28, 1945[5].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr.'s father was John Tilden Davis[10].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr.'s mother was Maria Jeannette Filley[11].
  • Among Dwight Filley Davis Sr.'s spouses was Pauline Sabin[12].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was married to Helen Brooks Davis[13].
  • A child of Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was Alice Brooks Davis[14].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. worked as a tennis player[6].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. worked as a politician[7].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. held the position of United States Secretary of War[16].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. held the position of Governor-General of the Philippines[17].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was educated at Harvard University[18].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was educated at Washington University School of Law[19].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was educated at Harvard College[20].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was educated at Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School[21].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. received the International Tennis Hall of Fame[22].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. received the Distinguished Service Cross[23].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. received the USTA Hall of Fame[24].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was a member of American Legion[25].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr.'s religion is recorded as Baptists[26].
  • Dwight Filley Davis Sr. is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was born in St. Louis[2]. Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was born on July 5, 1879[3]. Dwight Filley Davis Sr.'s father was John Tilden Davis[10]. His mother was Maria Jeannette Filley[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Washington University School of Law[19], a law school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1867[34]; Harvard College[20], a college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1636[37]; and Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School[21], a private school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1859[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include tennis player[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include United States Secretary of War[16], a position[41], in United States[42], founded in 1789[43] and Governor-General of the Philippines[17], a historical position[44], in Spain[45], founded in 1571[46].

Recognition

Awards received include International Tennis Hall of Fame[22], a tennis court[47], in United States[48], founded in 1880[49]; Distinguished Service Cross[23], a courage award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1918[52]; and USTA Hall of Fame[24], a tennis hall of fame[53], in United States[54], founded in 1986[55].

Personal Life

Spouses include Pauline Sabin[12], a socialite[56], 1887–1955[57], of United States[58] and Helen Brooks Davis[13], 1877–1932[59]. A child of Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was Alice Brooks Davis[14]. Dwight Filley Davis Sr.'s religion is recorded as Baptists[26]. Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was affiliated with the Republican Party[60].

Death and Burial

Dwight Filley Davis Sr. died on November 28, 1945[5]. Dwight Filley Davis Sr. passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Dwight Filley Davis Sr. include Davis Cup[61], a world championship[62], founded in 1900[63].

Why It Matters

Dwight Filley Davis Sr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[8] Dwight Filley Davis Sr. has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] Dwight Filley Davis Sr. is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Entities named for Dwight Filley Davis Sr. include Davis Cup[61], a world championship[62], founded in 1900[63].

FAQs

Where was Dwight Filley Davis Sr. born?

Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was born in St. Louis[2].

Where did Dwight Filley Davis Sr. die?

Dwight Filley Davis Sr. died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Dwight Filley Davis Sr.'s parents?

Dwight Filley Davis Sr.'s father was John Tilden Davis[10]. Dwight Filley Davis Sr.'s mother was Maria Jeannette Filley[11].

Who was Dwight Filley Davis Sr. married to?

Dwight Filley Davis Sr.'s spouses include Pauline Sabin[12] and Helen Brooks Davis[13].

What did Dwight Filley Davis Sr. do for work?

Dwight Filley Davis Sr. worked as tennis player[6] and politician[7].

Where did Dwight Filley Davis Sr. go to school?

Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was educated at Harvard University[18], Washington University School of Law[19], Harvard College[20], and Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School[21].

What awards did Dwight Filley Davis Sr. receive?

Honors received include International Tennis Hall of Fame[22], Distinguished Service Cross[23], and USTA Hall of Fame[24].

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  1. [2] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  26. [5] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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