Shelby Cullom Davis | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Switzerland | |
| In office July 17, 1969 – April 10, 1975 | |
| President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | John S. Hayes |
| Succeeded by | Peter H. Dominick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1909 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 26, 1994 (aged 85) Hobe Sound, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathryn Wasserman Davis (1932-1994, his death) |
| Children | Shelby Davis, Diana Cullom Davis Spencer, Priscilla Alden Davis |
| Alma mater | The Lawrenceville School Princeton University Columbia University Graduate Institute of International Studies |
| Occupation | Businessman, investor, philanthropist |
Shelby Cullom Davis (April 1, 1909 – May 26, 1994) was an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. In 1947, he founded Shelby Cullom Davis & Company, which became a leading investment firm. He later served as U.S. ambassador to Switzerland under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.[1] Originally from Peoria, Illinois, Davis' uncle was Shelby Moore Cullom, who served in the U.S Senate for 30 years and introduced the legislation to create the Interstate Commerce Commission.[2]