Charles Henry Stanley Davis

Charles Henry Stanley Davis (March 2, 1840 – November 11, 1917) was an American physician, philologist and orientalist who was most notable for his books on medicine and oriental studies. Davis also served two consecutive terms in the Connecticut House of Representatives.

Biography Early life and education Davis was born on March 2, 1840, in Goshen to Timothy Fisher Davis (1810–1870), who was a physician, and Moriva Hatch (1811–1907). Davis grew up in Meriden where he received his early education. After graduating from high school, in 1864, Davis enrolled at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and began his studies in medicine. He graduated as Doctor of Medicine from New York University in 1866 and then took a course at the medical department of the University of Baltimore and another course at Harvard Medical School.

Philological studies After his postgraduate studies throughout Europe, Davis began his studies of Hebrew and Syriac including later in the following years; Armenian, Assyrian and ancient Egyptian. and again from 1885 to 1886. He was again candidate for mayor in 1911, and was believed to have been elected, but a recount gave the election to his Republican opponent.

Later life and death Davis remained active in scientific societies until his death on November 7, 1917, in the Connecticut Valley Hospital.