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Josiah Quincy III

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American politician and president of Harvard University (1772-1864)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1772 to 1864 · aged 92
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Josiah Quincy III was an American educator and political figure. S. House of Representatives (1805-1813), mayor of Boston (1823-1828), and President of Harvard University (1829-1845). The historic Quincy Market in downtown Boston is named in his honor.

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Five Harvard University Presidents sitting in order of when they served. L-R: Josiah Quincy III, Edward Everett, Jared Sparks, James Walker and Cornelius Conway FeltonFive Harvard University Presidents sitting in order of when they served. L-R: Josiah Quincy III, Edward Everett, Jared Sparks, James Walker and Cornelius Conway FeltonJosiah Quincy, a portrait of Quincy by Gilbert Stuart in 1824-1825, now on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, BostonJosiah Quincy, a portrait of Quincy by Gilbert Stuart in 1824-1825, now on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Josiah Quincy III was an American educator and political figure. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1805-1813), mayor of Boston (1823-1828), and President of Harvard University (1829-1845). The historic Quincy Market in downtown Boston is named in his honor. A panel of 69 scholars in 1993 ranked him among the ten best mayors in American history.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1772 to 1864 · aged 92
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