Josiah Quincy II

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.

For other people named Josiah Quincy, see Josiah Quincy (disambiguation).

Josiah Quincy II
Painted posthumously by Gilbert Stuart, c. 1825
Born(1744 -02-23)February 23, 1744
Boston, Massachusetts
DiedApril 26, 1775(1775-04-26) (aged 31)
North Atlantic Ocean
EducationHarvard College
Occupation(s)Lawyer and Patriot
SpouseAbigail Phillips
RelativesQuincy family
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