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John Hancock (January 23, 1737 [ O.S. January 12, 1736] – October 8, 1793) was an American Founding Father, merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. [1] He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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John Hancock, American statesman who was a leading figure in the Revolutionary War and the first signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. He hoped to become commander in chief of the Continental Army, but George Washington was selected instead.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Hancock became the first representative to sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document which maintained that the thirteen American states were free of British rule. Hancock...
Nov 9, 2009 · American Revolution leader John Hancock (1737-1793) was a signer of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and a governor of Massachusetts. The colonial Massachusetts native was raised by...
Apr 8, 2024 · John Hancock was known for being a leader of the Patriot movement during the American Revolution. He served as president of the Continental Congress (1775-77), served twice as Governor of Massachusetts (1780-85; 1787-93), and signed the Declaration of Independence.
Apr 25, 2024 · Learn about John Hancock, a Founding Father, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the richest man in Massachusetts. Explore his life, career, achievements, and legacy in the American Revolution.
