Harrison Gray Otis

U.S. Congressperson

1765 – 1848

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Who was Harrison Gray Otis?

Harrison Gray Otis, was a businessman, lawyer, and politician, becoming one of the most important leaders of the United States' first political party, the Federalists. He is a member of the Otis family.

One of the wealthiest men of Boston during his time, Otis was reportedly worth at least US$800,000 in 1846, which in 2010 would be equivalent to $5.6 Billion.

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Born
Oct 8, 1765
Boston
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  • United States of America
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Education
  • Harvard University
Died
Oct 28, 1848
Boston

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on July 23, 2013

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