Dwight Filley Davis Sr.
American politician and tennis player (1879–1945)
1879 — 1945
Quick Facts
Profession
American politician and tennis player (1879–1945)
Born
July 5, 1879
Died
1945 (age ~66)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, tennis player
United StatesBorn in St. LouisDied in Washington, D.C.
1879
Born in St. Louis (1879-07-05)
1925
PositionUnited States Secretary of War (1925–1929)
1945
Died in Washington, D.C.
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Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was an American tennis player and politician. He is best remembered as the founder of the Davis Cup international tennis competition. He was the Assistant Secretary of War from 1923 to 1925 and Secretary of War from 1925 to 1929.
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Who is Dwight Filley Davis Sr.?+
Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was an American tennis player and politician. He is best remembered as the founder of the Davis Cup international tennis competition. He was the Assistant Secretary of War from 1923 to 1925 and Secretary of War from 1925 to 1929.
What does the name Dwight mean?+
The name Dwight means "A surname transferred from the given name.. Etymology: Probably from a - female name Diot, a pet form of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysius.". It is of English origin.
When was Dwight Filley Davis Sr. born?+
Dwight Filley Davis Sr. was born on July 5, 1879.
When did Dwight Filley Davis Sr. die?+
Dwight Filley Davis Sr. died in 1945, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname transferred from the given name.. Etymology: Probably from a - female name Diot, a pet form of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysius.
The name Dwight is of English origin, meaning "A surname transferred from the given name.. Etymology: Probably from a - female name Diot, a pet form of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Dwight — July 5, 1879
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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