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James Otis Sr.

American politician and lawyer (1702–1778)
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James Otis Sr.

Summary

James Otis Sr. is a human[1]. James Otis Sr.'s place of birth was Barnstable[2]. James Otis Sr. was born on January 1, 1702[3]. James Otis Sr. died on January 1, 1778[4]. James Otis Sr. worked as a lawyer[5] and journalist[6]. James Otis Sr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Barnstable[2], James Otis Sr.…
  • James Otis Sr. was born on January 1, 1702[3].
  • James Otis Sr. died on January 1, 1778[4].
  • James Otis Sr.'s father was John Otis[8].
  • James Otis Sr.'s mother was Mercy Bacon[9].
  • Among James Otis Sr.'s spouses was Mary Allyn[10].
  • A child of James Otis Sr. was James Otis[11].
  • A child of James Otis Sr. was Samuel Allyne Otis[12].
  • A child of James Otis Sr. was Mercy Otis Warren[13].
  • A child of James Otis Sr. was Joseph Otis[14].
  • A child of James Otis Sr. was Hannah Otis[15].
  • James Otis Sr. held citizenship in United States[16].
  • James Otis Sr.'s professions included lawyer[5].
  • James Otis Sr. worked as a journalist[6].
  • James Otis Sr. is recorded as male[17].
  • James Otis Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • James Otis Sr.'s family name is recorded as Otis[19].
  • James Otis Sr.'s given name is recorded as James[20].
  • James Otis Sr.'s sibling is recorded as Nathaniel Otis[21].

Body

Origins and Family

James Otis Sr.'s place of birth was Barnstable[2]. James Otis Sr. was born on January 1, 1702[3]. His father was John Otis[8]. His mother was Mercy Bacon[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[5] and journalist[6].

Personal Life

James Otis Sr. was married to Mary Allyn[10]. Children include James Otis[11], a lawyer[22], 1725–1783[23], of United States[24]; Samuel Allyne Otis[12], a politician[25], 1740–1814[26], of United States[27]; Mercy Otis Warren[13], a playwright[28], 1728–1814[29], of United States[30], awarded the National Women's Hall of Fame[31]; Joseph Otis[14], 1726–1810[32]; and Hannah Otis[15], an artist[33], 1732–1801[34].

Death and Burial

James Otis Sr. died on January 1, 1778[4].

Why It Matters

James Otis Sr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was James Otis Sr. born?

Born in Barnstable[2], James Otis Sr.…

Who were James Otis Sr.'s parents?

James Otis Sr.'s father was John Otis[8]. James Otis Sr.'s mother was Mercy Bacon[9].

Who was James Otis Sr. married to?

James Otis Sr.'s spouses include Mary Allyn[10].

What did James Otis Sr. do for work?

James Otis Sr. worked as lawyer[5] and journalist[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [4] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → James Otis, Samuel Allyne Otis, Mercy Otis Warren +2
    Imported from → —
    Place of birth → Barnstable
    Image → James-otis-1-large.jpg
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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