Person

Fisher Ames

an important leader of the Federalist Party in the U.S. House from Massachusetts and a noted orator

b. 1758 CE – d. 1808 CE World The North Atlantic Lands

Fisher Ames (April 9, 1758 – July 4, 1808) is a Representative in the United States Congress from the 1st Congressional District of Massachusetts.

He is an important leader of the Federalist Party in the House, and is noted for his oratorical skill.

Moran, J. (2017). Fisher Ames. History Atlas. Retrieved 6 November 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/fisher-ames/

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