Francis Bowes Sayre Sr.

Francis Bowes Sayre Sr. (April 30, 1885 – March 29, 1972) was a professor at Harvard Law School, High Commissioner of the Philippines, and a son-in-law of President Woodrow Wilson.

Francis Bowes Sayre Sr.
Sayre in 1939
High Commissioner to the Philippines
In office
October 28, 1939 – October 12, 1942
PresidentFranklin Roosevelt
Preceded byWeldon Jones (Acting)
Succeeded byHarold L. Ickes
Personal details
Born(1885-04-30)April 30, 1885
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 29, 1972(1972-03-29) (aged 86)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeWashington National Cathedral
Spouses
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(m. 1913; died 1933)​
    Elizabeth Evans Graves
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    (m. 1937)​
    Children3
    Alma materWilliams College
    Harvard Law School
    OccupationLawyer, diplomat, educator
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