William Herbert Davidson | |
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Born | September 2, 1905 |
Died | May 18, 1992 Elm Grove, Wisconsin | (aged 87)
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
Occupation(s) | President of Harley-Davidson, 1942–1971 |
Relatives |
William A. Davidson, father Willie G. Davidson |
William Herbert Davidson [1] (September 2, 1905 – May 18, 1992, Elm Grove, Wisconsin) was president of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles from 1942 to 1971. [2] His father, William A. Davidson (1870-1937), was one of the company founders and his sons, John A. Davidson (1935-2019) was a company president and Willie G. Davidson was a company vice-president. [3] [4]
In 1930 he won the AMA National Enduro Champion title. [5]
Davidson was inducted to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999. [5]
William Herbert Davidson | |
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Born | September 2, 1905 |
Died | May 18, 1992 Elm Grove, Wisconsin | (aged 87)
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
Occupation(s) | President of Harley-Davidson, 1942–1971 |
Relatives |
William A. Davidson, father Willie G. Davidson |
William Herbert Davidson [1] (September 2, 1905 – May 18, 1992, Elm Grove, Wisconsin) was president of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles from 1942 to 1971. [2] His father, William A. Davidson (1870-1937), was one of the company founders and his sons, John A. Davidson (1935-2019) was a company president and Willie G. Davidson was a company vice-president. [3] [4]
In 1930 he won the AMA National Enduro Champion title. [5]
Davidson was inducted to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999. [5]