James W. Davidson

James Wheeler Davidson (June 14, 1872 – July 18, 1933) was an explorer, writer, United States diplomat, businessman and philanthropist. He is remembered for The Island of Formosa, Past and Present (1903) on the history of Taiwan and also noted for greatly aiding the internationalisation of Rotary International.

Personal facts

James W. Davidson
Birth dateJune 14, 1872
Birth place
Austin Minnesota
Date of deathJuly 18, 1933
Place of death
Calgary
Known for
Rotary International
TitleUS Consul to Formosa

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External resources

  1. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/012455485
  2. https://archive.org/details/islandofformosap00davi