John Edwin Davenport
- July 24, 2024
- 96 years
About John Edwin Davenport
John Edwin Davenport, 96, American politician, member of the North Carolina House of Representatives (1973–1979).
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|John Edwin Davenport (April 28, 1928 – July 24, 2024) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Life and career
Davenport was born on April 28, 1928. He attended the University of North Carolina and the University of North Carolina School of Law. Davenport served in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1973 to 1979. He died on July 24, 2024, at the age of 96.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 7 questions
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1.In which year did John Edwin Davenport die?
- A.2017
- B.2011
- C.2024correct
- D.2015
John Edwin Davenport died in 2024.
Source: Profile: year of death: "rchive record: age at death 96. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: date of death 24 July 2024."
2.How old was John Edwin Davenport when they died?
- A.96correct
- B.91
- C.85
- D.88
John Edwin Davenport was 96 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: ", at the age of 96. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1928. Archive record: age at death 96. Archive record: occupati
3.In which year was John Edwin Davenport born?
- A.1916
- B.1922
- C.1928correct
- D.1919
John Edwin Davenport was born in 1928.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "to 1979. He died on July 24, 2024, at the age of 96. == References == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1928. Archive record: age at
4.In which month did John Edwin Davenport die?
- A.Julycorrect
- B.August
- C.October
- D.September
John Edwin Davenport died in July.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "28. Archive record: age at death 96. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: date of death 24 July 2024."
5.On which day of the month did John Edwin Davenport die?
- A.26
- B.24correct
- C.23
- D.25
John Edwin Davenport died on day 24 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "hive record: age at death 96. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: date of death 24 July 2024."
6.In which field was John Edwin Davenport known?
- A.architect
- B.novelist
- C.chemist
- D.politiciancorrect
The biography describes John Edwin Davenport as a politician.
Source: Profile: occupation: "rences == Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1928. Archive record: age at death 96. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record
7.What nationality was John Edwin Davenport?
- A.Austrian
- B.Argentine
- C.Australian
- D.Americancorrect
John Edwin Davenport is recorded as American.
Source: Profile: nationality: "th 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1928. Archive record: age at death 96. Archive record: occupation politician. Archive record: nationality American. Archive reco
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