James otis biography
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| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | James Otis Jr. |
| Date of Birth | 05 February 1725 |
| Place of Birth | West Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay |
| Date of Death | 28 May 1783 |
| Place of Death | Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | British American |
| Education | Harvard College |
| Profession | Lawyer, political activist, pamphleteer, legislator |
| Years of Activity | c. 1748 - c. 1771 |
| Brief Information | James Otis Jr. was a lawyer and political activist in colonial Massachusetts. He was a leading advocate for colonial rights and famously challenged the legality of British writs of assistance in 1761, arguing against taxation without representation. His arguments influenced other Patriots and contributed significantly to the intellectual foundations of the American Revolution. |