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The Financier · Character

W. C. Davison

President of a bank Cowperwood deals with.

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Also known as President Davison, Davison

First appearance: xx

W. C. Davison shows up with force in VIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

President of Girard National Bank, who has taken a liking to Cowperwood and established financial relations with him.
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In VIII: President of Girard National Bank, who has taken a liking to Cowperwood and established financial relations with him. Later, in Chapter XLII: President of the Girard National Bank, testifies to Cowperwood's…

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JWJudge Wilbur P…AAAnna Adelaide …ASAvery StoneJCJoseph Cowperw…EZEddie ZandersWCW. C. Davison

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  • Extended cast and background figures
  • Cowperwood's inner circle
  • Corrupt officials and associates

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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