James Otis Jr.

James Otis Jr. was a prominent American colonial lawyer and a key figure in the early revolutionary movement against British rule. Born in 1725, he is best known for his strong opposition to the Stamp Act and his advocacy for colonial rights, famously declaring that 'taxation without representation is tyranny.' Otis's legal arguments and writings helped lay the intellectual groundwork for the American Revolution. He was also involved in various legal cases that challenged British authority, making him a significant figure in the fight for American independence.