Dwight Filley Davis Sr.
American politician and tennis player (1879–1945).
The record
Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was an American politician and tennis player. Born on 5 July 1879 in St. Louis, Sr. died on 28 November 1945 in Washington, D.C. at the age of 66.
Positions held include United States Secretary of War (1925–1929) and Governor-General of the Philippines. Sr. played for United States Davis Cup team and Harvard Crimson men's tennis. Sr. studied at Harvard University and Washington University School of Law. Honours include USTA Hall of Fame, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Distinguished Service Cross.
With a Wikipedia article in 39 languages, Dwight Filley Davis Sr. is No. 38,544 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 5 July 1879, St. Louis
- Died
- 28 November 1945, Washington, D.C. (aged 66)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Tennis player, politician
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Republican Party
- Education
- Harvard University, Washington University School of Law
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 39
Did you know
Was 46 when first united States Secretary of War (1925).
Lived to 66.
Shares a birthday with Georges Pompidou and Jean Cocteau.
One of 140 people in the Index born in St. Louis, with T. S. Eliot.
Has a Wikipedia article in 39 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1925–1929United States Secretary of War
- —Governor-General of the Philippines
Teams
- 1900–1902United States Davis Cup team
- —Harvard Crimson men's tennis
Connections
- FatherJohn Tilden Davis
- MotherMaria Jeannette Filley
- SpousePauline Sabin
- SpouseHelen Brooks Davis
- ChildAlice Brooks Davis
Honours and works
Awards
- USTA Hall of Fame1986
- International Tennis Hall of Fame
- Distinguished Service Cross
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