Joseph Edward Davies

American diplomat (1876-1958)
Person human Q946912
Joseph Edward Davies
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Joseph Edward Davies

Summary

Joseph Edward Davies is a human[1]. His place of birth was Watertown[2]. He was born on November 29, 1876[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on May 9, 1958[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (445 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Edward Davies was born in Watertown[2].
  • Joseph Edward Davies passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Joseph Edward Davies was born on November 29, 1876[3].
  • Joseph Edward Davies died on May 9, 1958[5].
  • Burial took place at Washington National Cathedral[9].
  • Joseph Edward Davies's mother was Rachel Davies[10].
  • Joseph Edward Davies was married to Marjorie Merriweather Post[11].
  • Joseph Edward Davies was married to Mary Emlen Knight[12].
  • A child of Joseph Edward Davies was Rahel Virginia Davies[13].
  • A child of Joseph Edward Davies was Eleanor Tydings Ditzen[14].
  • Joseph Edward Davies held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Joseph Edward Davies worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Joseph Edward Davies worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Joseph Edward Davies held the position of ambassador[16].
  • Joseph Edward Davies held the position of United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union[17].
  • Joseph Edward Davies was educated at University of Wisconsin Law School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph Edward Davies is Mission to Moscow[19].
  • Joseph Edward Davies received the Order of Lenin[20].
  • Joseph Edward Davies was a member of Delta Upsilon[21].
  • Joseph Edward Davies is recorded as male[22].
  • Joseph Edward Davies's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Joseph Edward Davies was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
  • Joseph Edward Davies's Commons category is recorded as Joseph E. Davies[25].
  • Joseph Edward Davies's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[26].
  • Joseph Edward Davies's residence is recorded as Tregaron Estate[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph Edward Davies's place of birth was Watertown[2]. He was born on November 29, 1876[3]. His mother was Rachel Davies[10].

Education

Joseph Edward Davies's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin Law School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and screenwriter[7]. Positions held include ambassador[16], a diplomatic rank[28] and United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union[17], a historical position[29], in Soviet Union[30], founded in 1918[31].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Joseph Edward Davies is Mission to Moscow[19].

Recognition

Joseph Edward Davies received the Order of Lenin[20].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marjorie Merriweather Post[11], a socialite[32], 1887–1973[33], of United States[34], awarded the Legion of Honour[35], specialised in entrepreneurship[36] and Mary Emlen Knight[12], 1878–1971[37], of United States[38]. Children include Rahel Virginia Davies[13], 1909–1977[39], of United States[40] and Eleanor Tydings Ditzen[14], a political activist[41], 1904–2006[42], specialised in politics[43]. Joseph Edward Davies was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].

Death and Burial

Joseph Edward Davies died on May 9, 1958[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Washington National Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Joseph Edward Davies ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (445 views/month, #7,112 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Edward Davies born?

Joseph Edward Davies was born in Watertown[2].

Where did Joseph Edward Davies die?

Joseph Edward Davies passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Joseph Edward Davies's parents?

Joseph Edward Davies's mother was Rachel Davies[10].

Who was Joseph Edward Davies married to?

Joseph Edward Davies's spouses include Marjorie Merriweather Post[11] and Mary Emlen Knight[12].

What did Joseph Edward Davies do for work?

Joseph Edward Davies worked as diplomat[6] and screenwriter[7].

Where did Joseph Edward Davies go to school?

Joseph Edward Davies was educated at University of Wisconsin Law School[18].

What awards did Joseph Edward Davies receive?

Honors received include Order of Lenin[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . National Register of Historic Places. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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