James W. Davidson | |
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| Born | June 14, 1872 Austin, Minnesota, USA |
| Died | July 18, 1933 (aged 61) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Nationality | American / Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, diplomat, explorer, journalist, philanthropist |
| Known for | The Island of Formosa, Past and Present Contributions to Rotary International |
| Title | US Consul to Formosa |
| Term | (1898–1904) |
| Spouse | Lillian Dow Davidson |
James Wheeler Davidson (14 June 1872 – 18 July 1933) was an American-born Canadian businessman, diplomat, explorer, journalist, and philanthropist. He is remembered for writing The Island of Formosa, Past and Present (1903), a book on the history of Taiwan. He is also noted for greatly aiding the internationalisation of Rotary International.