W. R. Davies, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Wisconsin educator
Date of Birth: 19-Aug-1893
Place of Birth: Tenino, Washington, United States
Date of Death: 10-Dec-1959
Profession: educator
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About W. R. Davies
- William Robert Davies (August 19, 1893 in Tenino, Washington – December 10, 1959 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin) was a Wisconsin educator who was named the second president of Eau Claire State Teachers College in December 1940.
- Major accomplishments during his tenure (1941–1959) include the establishment of the faculty senate, student government and the University Foundation; creation of The Forum, one of the oldest continuous lecture series in the country; the first addition of academic buildings since the founding of the school in 1916; building of the first residence halls, student center and library; acquisition of the 230-acre Putnam Park; purchase of 48 acres of land for an upper campus; the first accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; and the first bachelor and liberal arts degrees.
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