English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605).

synonyms: Davys, John Davis, John Davys.

United States painter who developed an American version of cubism (1894-1964).

synonym: Stuart Davis.

United States jazz musician; noted for his trumpet style (1926-1991).

synonyms: Miles Davis, Miles Dewey Davis Jr..

American statesman; president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1808-1889).

synonym: Jefferson Davis.

United States tennis player who donated the Davis Cup for international team tennis competition (1879-1945).

synonyms: Dwight Davis, Dwight Filley Davis.

United States film actress (1908-1989).

synonym: Bette Davis.