Bibb Graves | |
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![]() Official portrait, 1935 | |
38th Governor of Alabama | |
In office January 14, 1935 – January 17, 1939 | |
Lieutenant | Thomas E. Knight |
Preceded by | Benjamin M. Miller |
Succeeded by | Frank M. Dixon |
In office January 17, 1927 – January 19, 1931 | |
Lieutenant | William C. Davis |
Preceded by | William W. Brandon |
Succeeded by | Benjamin M. Miller |
Personal details | |
Born | Hope Hull, Alabama, U.S. | April 1, 1873
Died | March 14, 1942 Sarasota, Florida, U.S. | (aged 68)
Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Dixie Bibb Graves |
Alma mater | University of Alabama, Yale Law School |
Profession | Teacher, lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Unit | Alabama National Guard 1st Alabama Cavalry 117th U.S. Field Artillery |
Battles/wars | World War I |
David Bibb Graves (April 1, 1873 – March 14, 1942) was an American Democratic politician and the 38th governor of Alabama 1927–1931 and 1935–1939, the first Alabama governor to serve two four-year terms.