Josiah Quincy III (February 4, 1772 – July 1, 1864) was a U.S. 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.
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4 February 1772 Boston, Massachusetts
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1 July 1864 (aged 92) Quincy, Massachusetts, US
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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