David K. Wilson | |
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| Born | June 15, 1919 Nashville, Tennessee |
| Died | May 20, 2007 Nashville, Tennessee |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Vanderbilt University Harvard Business School |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman Philanthropist |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Children | Patrick Wilson (dead) Justin P. Wilson William Wilson Blair Wilson |
| Parent(s) | Charles P. Wilson Florence Moss Wilson |
| Relatives | Justin Potter (father-in-law) |
David K. Wilson (1919–2007) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was the Chairman of the Cherokee Equity Corporation, a privately held insurance corporation, as well as Genesco (NYSE: GCO), a publicly traded footwear corporation. Additionally, he became one of Tennessee's largest philanthropists, focusing on his alma mater, Vanderbilt University, but also other colleges, schools and museums. He was also a major donor and decision-maker within the Republican Party.