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Elisha Otis was a Founder of Otis Elevator Co.. Born on 3 August 1811 in Halifax, Otis died on 8 April 1861 in New York City at the age of 49.
Honours include National Inventors Hall of Fame.
With a Wikipedia article in 35 languages, Elisha Otis is No. 21,455 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 3 August 1811, Halifax
- Died
- 8 April 1861, New York City (aged 49)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Inventor, elevator mechanic, businessperson
- Field
- Business
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 35
Did you know
49
Lived to 49.
3 Aug
Shares a birthday with James Hetfield and Evangeline Lilly.
35
Has a Wikipedia article in 35 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Elisha Otis
- FatherStephen Otis
- ChildNorton Prentiss Otis
- ChildCharles Rollin Otis
Honours and works
Awards
- National Inventors Hall of Fame1988
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