Elisha Otis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Elisha Otis

Founder of Otis Elevator Co.

Date of Birth: 03-Aug-1811

Place of Birth: Halifax, Vermont, United States

Date of Death: 08-Apr-1861

Profession: businessperson, inventor, technician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Elisha Graves Otis (August 3, 1811 – April 8, 1861) was an American industrialist, founder of the Otis Elevator Company, and inventor of a safety device that prevents elevators from falling if the hoisting cable fails.