Harrison Gray Otis

American politician (1765-1848)
Person human Q1586268
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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], writer[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]

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[11].
  • Harrison Gray Otis's father was Samuel Allyne Otis[12].
  • Harrison Gray Otis's mother was Elizabeth Gray Otis[13].
  • Harrison Gray Otis was married to Sally Foster Otis[14].
  • A child of Harrison Gray Otis was William Foster Otis[15].
  • A child of Harrison Gray Otis was James William Otis[16].
  • A child of Harrison Gray Otis was Elizabeth Gray Otis[17].
  • A child of Harrison Gray Otis was Sophia Harrison Otis Ritchie[18].
  • A child of Harrison Gray Otis was Sally Ann Otis Thorndike[19].
  • A child of Harrison Gray Otis was Harrison Gray Otis, Jr.[20].
  • Harrison Gray Otis held citizenship in United States[21].
  • 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 worked as a jurist[9].
  • Harrison Gray Otis held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[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 United States senator[25].
  • Harrison Gray Otis held the position of member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[26].
  • Harrison Gray Otis's education included a stint at Harvard University[27].

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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[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Gray Otis[13].

Education

Harrison Gray Otis's education included a stint at Harvard University[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], and jurist[9]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[22], an elective office[28], in United States[29]; United States senator[23], a position[30], in United States[31]; and member of the State Senate of Massachusetts[26], a position[32], in United States[33].

Recognition

Harrison Gray Otis received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[34].

Personal Life

Harrison Gray Otis was married to Sally Foster Otis[14]. Children include William Foster Otis[15]; James William Otis[16], 1800–1869[35]; Elizabeth Gray Otis[17], 1791–1824[36]; Sophia Harrison Otis Ritchie[18], 1799–1874[37]; Sally Ann Otis Thorndike[19], 1793–1819[38]; and he, Jr.[20], 1792–1827[39]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[40].

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[11].

Why It Matters

Harrison Gray Otis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

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[12]. Harrison Gray Otis's mother was Elizabeth Gray Otis[13].

Who was Harrison Gray Otis married to?

Harrison Gray Otis's spouses include Sally Foster Otis[14].

What did Harrison Gray Otis do for work?

Harrison Gray Otis worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], writer[8], and jurist[9].

Where did Harrison Gray Otis go to school?

Harrison Gray Otis was educated at Harvard University[27].

What awards did Harrison Gray Otis receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[34].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] ↑ . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [40] ↑ . 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. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  25. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [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. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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