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Fisher Ames
Fisher Ames | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts | |
| In office March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1797 | |
| Preceded by | Congress of the Confederation |
| Succeeded by | Harrison Gray Otis |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1788 | |
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| Born | April 9, 1758 Dedham, Massachusetts Bay, British America |
| Died | July 4, 1808 (aged 50) Dedham, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Resting place | Old First Parish Cemetery, Dedham, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Relatives | Ames family |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Fisher Ames (/eɪmz/; April 9, 1758 – July 4, 1808) was a Representative in the United States Congress from the 1st Congressional District of Massachusetts. He was an important leader of the Federalist Party in the House, and was noted for his oratorical skill.
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