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Josiah Quincy 1772-1864
Josiah Quincy was born in
Braintree (later Quincy), Massachusetts.
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Josiah Quincy,
President of Harvard University, late mayor of
Boston
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Josiah Quincy was a
Federalist.
Josiah Quincy
Brief Biography
1772 - Birth in Braintree,
Massachusetts
1790 - Graduating from Harvard
top of his class
1793 - Opens law practice
1804 - Enters senate
January 25, 1812 - Speech on
Maritime Rights before
Congress
June 18, 1812 - The
War of 1812 begins
1813 - Resigns congressional
seat, returns to Massachusetts
Mayor of Boston (five terms)
December 15, 1814, to January 5,
1815 -
Hartford Convention
February 17,
1815 - The War of 1812 ends
1828 to 1843 - President of
Harvard College
1864 - Death in Boston
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