Elisha Otis

Summary

Elisha Otis is a human^[1]. He was born in Halifax^[2]. He was born on August 3, 1811^[3]. He passed away in New York City^[4]. He died on April 8, 1861^[5]. He worked as an inventor^[6], elevator mechanic^[7], businessperson^[8], and engineer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,476 views/month, #6,842 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Elisha Otis's place of birth was Halifax^[2].
• Elisha Otis died in New York City^[4].
• Elisha Otis was born on August 3, 1811^[3].
• Elisha Otis died on April 8, 1861^[5].
• Burial took place at Oakland Cemetery^[11].
• Elisha Otis's father was Stephen Otis^[12].
• A child of Elisha Otis was Norton Prentiss Otis^[13].
• A child of Elisha Otis was Charles Rollin Otis^[14].
• Elisha Otis held citizenship in United States^[15].
• Elisha Otis worked as an inventor^[6].
• Elisha Otis's professions included elevator mechanic^[7].
• Elisha Otis's professions included businessperson^[8].
• Elisha Otis worked as an engineer^[9].
• Elisha Otis received the National Inventors Hall of Fame^[16].
• Elisha Otis is recorded as male^[17].
• Elisha Otis's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Elisha Otis's Commons category is recorded as Elisha Otis^[19].
• The cause of death was diphtheria^[20].
• Elisha Otis's family name is recorded as Otis^[21].
• Elisha Otis's given name is recorded as Elisha^[22].
• Elisha Otis's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[23].
• Elisha Otis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[24].
• Elisha Otis's Commons Creator page is recorded as Elisha Otis^[25].
• Elisha Otis's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Elisha Graves Otis'}^[26].
• Elisha Otis's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Elisha Graves Otis'}^[27].

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Origins and Family

Elisha Otis was born in Halifax^[2]. He was born on August 3, 1811^[3]. His father was Stephen Otis^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor^[6], elevator mechanic^[7], businessperson^[8], and engineer^[9].

Recognition

Elisha Otis received the National Inventors Hall of Fame^[16].

Personal Life

Children include Norton Prentiss Otis^[13], a politician^[28], 1840–1905^[29], of United States^[30] and Charles Rollin Otis^[14].

Death and Burial

Elisha Otis died on April 8, 1861^[5]. He died in New York City^[4]. The cause of death was diphtheria^[20]. Burial took place at Oakland Cemetery^[11].

Why It Matters

Elisha Otis ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,476 views/month, #6,842 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[31] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

FAQs

Where was Elisha Otis born?

Born in Halifax^[2], Elisha Otis…

Where did Elisha Otis die?

Elisha Otis died in New York City^[4].

Who were Elisha Otis's parents?

Elisha Otis's father was Stephen Otis^[12].

What did Elisha Otis do for work?

Elisha Otis worked as inventor^[6], elevator mechanic^[7], businessperson^[8], and engineer^[9].

What awards did Elisha Otis receive?

Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame^[16].