Davis

Davis
I. biographical name Bette 1908-1989 originally Ruth Elizabeth Davis American actress II. biographical name Dwight Filley 1879-1945 American statesman III. biographical name Elmer Holmes 1890-1958 American radio broadcaster & news commentator IV. biographical name Harold Lenoir 1896-1960 American writer V. biographical name Jefferson 1808-1889 American statesman; president of Confederate states (1861-65) VI. biographical name Miles 1926-1991 American jazz musician VII. biographical name Raymond, Jr. 1914- American astrophysicist VIII. geographical name city W California W of Sacramento population 60,308

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  • Davis — ist ein häufiger Familienname. Er steht zum König David im Alten Testament, im allgemeinen mit einer patronymischen s Bildung zu dem häufigen Vornamen David, als Verkürzung aus Davids. Davis ist auch der Name einer Universitätsstadt in… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Davis — may refer to: Davis (surname), a Welsh surname meaning son of David Davis Bertans (born 1992), a Latvian professional basketball player Davis Bloome, fictional character in Smallville Davis Cup, premier international team event in men s tennis… …   Wikipedia

  • Davis — Davis, Angela Davis, Bette Davis, Copa Davis, Jefferson Davis, John Davis, Miles Dewey * * * (as used in expressions) Davis, Angela (Yvonne) Davis, Benjamin O(liver), Jr. Davis, Bette …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • DAVIS (M.) — Miles DAVIS 1926 1991 Plus que tout autre, Miles Davis aura eu la durée. Plus que tout autre, il aura eu la permanence. C’est presque inchangé qu’il a traversé le bop, le cool, le hard bop, le free jazz, la pop music. Même l’usage de… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • Davis — Davis, CA U.S. city in California Population (2000): 60308 Housing Units (2000): 23617 Land area (2000): 10.453402 sq. miles (27.074185 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.023877 sq. miles (0.061840 sq. km) Total area (2000): 10.477279 sq. miles… …   StarDict's U.S. Gazetteer Places

  • Davis — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Davis puede hacer referencia a: Personas Angela Davis, política estadounidense; Baron Davis, jugador de la NBA Bette Davis, actriz estadounidense; Geena Davis, actriz estadounidense; Jefferson Davis, político… …   Wikipedia Español

  • DAVIS, AL — (1929– ), principal owner and president of the Oakland Raiders football team, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, Davis grew up in Brooklyn and graduated from Syracuse University in 1950, where he played… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

  • Davis DA-6 — Role Civil Utility Aircraft National origin United States Manufacturer Davis Aircraft Corp. Designer Leeon D. Davis First flight 1981 Introduction 1981 …   Wikipedia

  • Davis —   [ deɪvɪs],    1) Arthur Hoey, australischer Schriftsteller, Rudd, Steele.    2) Bette, eigentlich Ruth Elizabeth Davis, amerikanische Filmschauspielerin, * Lowell (Massachusetts) 5. 4. 1908, ✝ Paris 6. 10. 1989; Darstellerin schwieriger… …   Universal-Lexikon

  • Davis D-1 — Airworthy Davis D 1 W with 125 h.p. Warner Scarab at Bartow Municipal Airport, Florida, in April 2009 …   Wikipedia

  • Davis — (Angela) (née en 1944) révolutionnaire américaine. Membre du parti communiste (1968), elle fut arrêtée en 1970 et acquittée. Davis (Jefferson) (1808 1889) officier américain. Il présida la Confédération sudiste (1861 1865). Davis (Miles Dewey)… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

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