Harrison Gray Otis

American politician (1765-1848)
Person human Q1586268
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Harrison Gray Otis

Summary

Harrison Gray Otis is a human[1]. Born in Boston[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1765[3]. He passed away in Boston[4]. He died on October 28, 1848[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Harrison Gray Otis was born in Boston[2].
  • Harrison Gray Otis died in Boston[4].
  • Harrison Gray Otis was born on October 8, 1765[3].
  • Harrison Gray Otis died on October 28, 1848[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].
  • Harrison Gray Otis's father was Samuel Allyne Otis[11].
  • Harrison Gray Otis's mother was Elizabeth Gray Otis[12].
  • Harrison Gray Otis was married to Sally Foster Otis[13].
  • A child of Harrison Gray Otis was William Foster Otis[14].
  • A child of Harrison Gray Otis was James William Otis[15].
  • A child of Harrison Gray Otis was Elizabeth Gray Otis[16].
  • A child of Harrison Gray Otis was Sophia Harrison Otis Ritchie[17].
  • A child of Harrison Gray Otis was Sally Ann Otis Thorndike[18].
  • A child of Harrison Gray Otis was Harrison Gray Otis, Jr.[19].
  • Harrison Gray Otis held citizenship in United States[20].
  • Harrison Gray Otis's professions included politician[6].
  • Harrison Gray Otis's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Harrison Gray Otis worked as a writer[8].
  • Harrison Gray Otis held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[21].
  • Harrison Gray Otis held the position of United States senator[22].
  • Harrison Gray Otis held the position of United States senator[23].
  • Harrison Gray Otis held the position of United States senator[24].
  • Harrison Gray Otis held the position of member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[25].
  • Harrison Gray Otis's education included a stint at Harvard University[26].
  • Harrison Gray Otis received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Harrison Gray Otis was born in Boston[2]. He was born on October 8, 1765[3]. His father was Samuel Allyne Otis[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Gray Otis[12].

Education

Harrison Gray Otis's education included a stint at Harvard University[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[21], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; United States senator[22], a position[30], in United States[31]; and member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[25], a position[32], in United States[33].

Recognition

Harrison Gray Otis received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

Personal Life

Harrison Gray Otis was married to Sally Foster Otis[13]. Children include William Foster Otis[14]; James William Otis[15], 1800–1869[34]; Elizabeth Gray Otis[16], 1791–1824[35]; Sophia Harrison Otis Ritchie[17], 1799–1874[36]; Sally Ann Otis Thorndike[18], 1793–1819[37]; and he, Jr.[19], 1792–1827[38]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[39].

Death and Burial

Harrison Gray Otis died on October 28, 1848[5]. He passed away in Boston[4]. Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Harrison Gray Otis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Harrison Gray Otis born?

Harrison Gray Otis's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did Harrison Gray Otis die?

Harrison Gray Otis died in Boston[4].

Who were Harrison Gray Otis's parents?

Harrison Gray Otis's father was Samuel Allyne Otis[11]. Harrison Gray Otis's mother was Elizabeth Gray Otis[12].

Who was Harrison Gray Otis married to?

Harrison Gray Otis's spouses include Sally Foster Otis[13].

What did Harrison Gray Otis do for work?

Harrison Gray Otis worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Harrison Gray Otis go to school?

Harrison Gray Otis was educated at Harvard University[26].

What awards did Harrison Gray Otis receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [39] . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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