Bibb Graves
Bibb Graves | |
|---|---|
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 | April 1, 1873 Hope Hull, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | March 14, 1942 (aged 68) Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| 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.