James Otis (politician)
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| James Otis |
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| 15th Mayor of San Francisco |
In office
December 1, 1873 – October 30, 1875 |
| Preceded by |
William Alvord |
| Succeeded by |
George Hewston |
| Personal details |
| Born |
August 11, 1826(1826-08-11)
Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died |
October 30, 1875(1875-10-30) (aged 49)
San Francisco |
James Otis (August 11, 1826 – October 30, 1875) was a politician from San Francisco. James Otis was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 11, 1826 Otis then moved to San Francisco for the 1849 California Gold Rush. Otis then became an importer and exporter in San Francisco. He then became a member of the Board of Supervisors in 1859 and served until 1862. Otis was then elected Mayor of San Francisco in 1873 and was sworn in on December 1, 1873. James Otis died of diphtheria in San Francisco on October 30, 1875 while still serving his term as mayor. James Otis was the only mayor to die in office until George Moscone's assassination in 1978.
| Persondata |
| Name |
Otis, James |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
American politician |
| Date of birth |
August 11, 1826 |
| Place of birth |
Boston, Massachusetts |
| Date of death |
October 30, 1875 |
| Place of death |
San Francisco |
