Preston Davie

American lawyer (1881–1967)
Person human Q7241876
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Preston Davie

Summary

Preston Davie is a human[1]. His place of birth was Louisville[2]. He was born on January 31, 1881[3]. He died on May 21, 1967[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Preston Davie was born in Louisville[2].
  • Preston Davie was born on January 31, 1881[3].
  • Preston Davie died on May 21, 1967[4].
  • Preston Davie's father was George M. Davie[7].
  • Preston Davie's mother was Margaret H. W. Preston[8].
  • Preston Davie was married to Emily Bedford[9].
  • A child of Preston Davie was Emily Davie[10].
  • A child of Preston Davie was Q139545149[11].
  • Preston Davie held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Preston Davie's professions included military officer[5].
  • Preston Davie's education included a stint at Harvard Law School[13].
  • Preston Davie received the Distinguished Service Medal[14].
  • Preston Davie is recorded as male[15].
  • Preston Davie's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Preston Davie's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[17].
  • Preston Davie was part of the conflict World War I[18].
  • Preston Davie's given name is recorded as Preston[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Louisville[2], Preston Davie… he was born on January 31, 1881[3]. His father was George M. Davie[7]. His mother was Margaret H. W. Preston[8].

Education

Preston Davie was educated at Harvard Law School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Preston Davie's professions included military officer[5].

Recognition

Preston Davie received the Distinguished Service Medal[14].

Personal Life

Preston Davie was married to Emily Bedford[9]. Children include Emily Davie[10], an actor[20], 1915–1989[21] and Q139545149[11], 1913–2003[22].

Death and Burial

Preston Davie died on May 21, 1967[4].

Why It Matters

Preston Davie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Preston Davie born?

Preston Davie was born in Louisville[2].

Who were Preston Davie's parents?

Preston Davie's father was George M. Davie[7]. Preston Davie's mother was Margaret H. W. Preston[8].

Who was Preston Davie married to?

Preston Davie's spouses include Emily Bedford[9].

What did Preston Davie do for work?

Preston Davie worked as military officer[5].

Where did Preston Davie go to school?

Preston Davie was educated at Harvard Law School[13].

What awards did Preston Davie receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Service Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 18d ago · So29375609982 · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Emily Bedford
    Date of birth +1881-01-31T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship United States
    Place of birth Louisville
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