Henry G. Davis

American senator from West Virginia
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Henry G. Davis
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Henry G. Davis

Summary

Henry G. Davis is a human[1]. He was born in Woodstock[2]. He was born on November 16, 1823[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on March 11, 1916[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry G. Davis was born in Woodstock[2].
  • Henry G. Davis died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Henry G. Davis was born on November 16, 1823[3].
  • Henry G. Davis died on March 11, 1916[5].
  • Henry G. Davis is buried at Maplewood Cemetery[9].
  • Henry G. Davis's father was Caleb Dorsey Davis[10].
  • A child of Henry G. Davis was Hallie Davis Elkins[11].
  • Henry G. Davis held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Henry G. Davis worked as a politician[6].
  • Henry G. Davis's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Henry G. Davis held the position of member of the State Senate of West Virginia[13].
  • Henry G. Davis held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Henry G. Davis held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Henry G. Davis held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Henry G. Davis held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Henry G. Davis held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Henry G. Davis is recorded as male[19].
  • Henry G. Davis's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Henry G. Davis was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].
  • Henry G. Davis's Commons category is recorded as Henry G. Davis[22].
  • Henry G. Davis's family name is recorded as Davis[23].
  • Henry G. Davis's given name is recorded as Henry[24].
  • Henry G. Davis's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • Henry G. Davis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Henry G. Davis's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Henry G. Davis'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Henry G. Davis was born in Woodstock[2]. He was born on November 16, 1823[3]. His father was Caleb Dorsey Davis[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and businessperson[7]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of West Virginia[13]; United States senator[14], a position[28], in United States[29]; and Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates[30].

Personal Life

A child of Henry G. Davis was Hallie Davis Elkins[11]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].

Death and Burial

Henry G. Davis died on March 11, 1916[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Maplewood Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Henry G. Davis ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Henry G. Davis born?

Henry G. Davis's place of birth was Woodstock[2].

Where did Henry G. Davis die?

Henry G. Davis died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Henry G. Davis's parents?

Henry G. Davis's father was Caleb Dorsey Davis[10].

What did Henry G. Davis do for work?

Henry G. Davis worked as politician[6] and businessperson[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [30] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Hallie Davis Elkins
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