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W. K. Davidson

1904 – 1974

American restaurateur and politician

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About W. K. Davidson

Lived 1904 – 1974 (aged 69–70). W. K. Davidson was an American businessperson and politician.

William Kenneth Davidson (June 30, 1904 – March 4, 1974) was an American restaurateur and Illinois politician.

Davidson was born in Toledo, Iowa and attended Toledo public schools. Davidson went to Bradley University and then worked as a salesman in Illinois and Iowa. In 1931, he started Davidson's Restaurant in Kewanee, Illinois. Davidson was a member of the Illinois Restaurant Association and served as president of the association in 1947. Davidson served on the Kewanee City Council and was a Republican. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1957 to 1965 and from 1967 to 1969. Davidson then served in the Illinois Senate from 1969 to 1973. Davidson died from a heart attack in a hospital in Aransas Pass, Texas, while on vacation with his wife.

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Important facts

Born
1904
Birth century
20th century
Died
1974
Occupation
Businessperson, politician
Nationality
United States
Positions held
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Illinois
Also known as
William Kenneth Davidson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was W. K. Davidson?

American restaurateur and politician

When was W. K. Davidson born?

W. K. Davidson was born in 1904.

When did W. K. Davidson die?

W. K. Davidson died in 1974.

What was W. K. Davidson's occupation?

W. K. Davidson was a businessperson and politician.

What nationality was W. K. Davidson?

W. K. Davidson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: W. K. Davidson

· Wikidata: Q100699902

· DBpedia: W. K. Davidson

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