Elisha Otis
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Summary
Elisha Otis was born on August 3, 1811[1], in Halifax[2]. He died on April 8, 1861[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as an inventor[5], elevator mechanic[6], businessperson[7], engineer[8], and entrepreneur[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,286 views/month, #6,842 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oakland Cemetery[11]
- Father: Stephen Otis[12]
- Child: Norton Prentiss Otis[13], Charles Rollin Otis[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Award received: National Inventors Hall of Fame[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Elisha Otis[18]
- Cause of death: diphtheria[19]
- Family name: Otis[20]
- Given name: Elisha[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Commons Creator page: Elisha Otis[24]
- Birth name: Elisha Graves Otis[25]
- Name in native language: Elisha Graves Otis[26]
Why It Matters
Elisha Otis has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Elisha Otis born?
Elisha Otis's place of birth was Halifax[2].
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 an inventor[5], elevator mechanic[6], businessperson[7], engineer[8], and entrepreneur[9].
What awards did Elisha Otis receive?
Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[16].