James Otis Sr.

American politician and lawyer (1702-1778) · United States · On the map · Journalists · Died at 76

James Otis Sr. (1702-1778) was a prominent lawyer in the Province of Massachusetts Bay. His sons James Otis Jr. and Samuel Allyne Otis also rose to prominence, as did his daughter Mercy Otis Warren. He was often called "Colonel James" because of his military rank and also to distinguish between him and his famous son.

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