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Josiah Quincy II
American lawyer and patriot (1744–1775) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named Josiah Quincy, see Josiah Quincy (disambiguation).
Josiah Quincy II (/ˈkwɪnzi/; February 23, 1744 – April 26, 1775) was an American lawyer and patriot. He was a principal spokesman for the Sons of Liberty in Boston prior to the Revolution and was John Adams' co-counsel during the trials of Captain Thomas Preston and the soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre.
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Born | (1744
-02-23)February 23, 1744 |
Died | April 26, 1775(1775-04-26) (aged 31) North Atlantic Ocean |
Education | Harvard College |
Occupation(s) | Lawyer and Patriot |
Spouse | Abigail Phillips |
Relatives | Quincy family |
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