Shelby Cullom Davis
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For Shelby Cullom Davis's son, see Shelby Davis.
Shelby Cullom Davis (April 1, 1909 ā May 26, 1994) was an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. In 1947, he founded helby Cullom Davis & Company, which became a leading investment firm. He later served as U.S. ambassador to Switzerland under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Originally from Peoria, Illinois, Davis' uncle was Shelby Moore Cullom, who served in the U.S Senate for 30 years and introduced the legislation to create the Interstate Commerce Commission.[1]
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Shelby Cullom Davis | |
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United States Ambassador to Switzerland | |
In office July 17, 1969 ā April 10, 1975 | |
President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | John S. Hayes |
Succeeded by | Peter H. Dominick |
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Born | (1909-04-01)April 1, 1909 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | May 26, 1994(1994-05-26) (aged 85) Hobe Sound, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kathryn Wasserman Davis (1932-1994, his death) |
Children | Shelby Davis, Diana Cullom Davis Spencer, Priscilla Alden Davis |
Alma mater | The Lawrenceville School Princeton University Columbia University Graduate Institute of International Studies |
Occupation | Businessman, investor, philanthropist |
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