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James Bowdoin II was an American political and intellectual leader from Boston, Massachusetts, during the American Revolution and the following decade. He initially gained fame and influence as a wealthy merchant. He served in both branches of the Massachusetts General Court from the 1750s to the 1770s. Although he was initially supportive of the royal governors, he opposed British colonial policy and eventually became an influential advocate of independence. He authored a highly political report on the 1770 Boston Massacre that has been described by historian Francis Walett as one of the most influential pieces of writing that shaped public opinion in the colonies. From 1775 to 1777 he served as president of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress' executive council, the de facto head of the Massachusetts government.
BornAugust 7, 1726, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America
DiedNovember 6, 1790, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyNone
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Erving
ChildrenJames (1750) & died-young Christian (1752)
LieutenantThomas Cushing
Preceded byThomas Cushing, (as acting governor)
Succeeded byJohn Hancock

About James Bowdoin

Politician James Bowdoin was born in Massachusetts, United States on April 7, 1726. He dies at the age of 64, on November 6, 1790.

Massachusetts political leader who penned the Boston Massacre report that galvanized American revolutionary sentiment. He became the 2nd Governor of Massachusetts after the Revolutionary War.

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James Bowdoin before becoming famous

James Bowdoin was born in the Zodiac sign Aries (The Ram), and 1726 is also the year of Horse (馬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He first backed the British administrators of New England, but as their control became more oppressive, he shifted his position.

Achievement of James Bowdoin

His Short Narrative of the Horrid Massacre, which was written in response to the Boston Massacre, was a major propaganda piece that attacked both the Massachusetts governor and British soldiers.

James Bowdoin's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Politician James Bowdoin, his father, was a rich Boston merchant.

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He sought for Massachusetts office after the Revolution, but was soundly defeated by the more popular Politician John Hancock.

James Bowdoin Income & Net worth

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