About Herman David
Lived 1905 – 1974 (aged 68). Herman David was a British tennis player.
Herman David (26 June 1905 – 25 February 1974) was the son of Herman David-Nillet, diamond trader and consular agent, and Marie Léonie Chavin, who both came from Jura, France. He was an English tennis player and later administrator, notably serving as the chairman of the All England Club. He served as a Davis Cup team representative in 1932 and was a non-playing captain from 1953 until 1958. As an administrator David advocated open tennis and played a pivotal role in making it a reality by announcing the first open edition of the Wimbledon Championships in 1968. In 1998 he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Famously, he served with his left hand and played with his right hand.
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Who was Herman David?
English tennis player and official (1905–1974)
When was Herman David born?
Herman David was born on 26 June 1905 in Birmingham.
When did Herman David die?
Herman David died on 25 February 1974 in Wimbledon.
What was Herman David's occupation?
Herman David was a tennis player.
What nationality was Herman David?
Herman David was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herman David. https://biography.guide/herman-david/
MLA: "Herman David." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/herman-david/.
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