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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. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Lydia Henchman Hancock (1776–1777), John George Washington Hancock (1778–1787)
- James Bowdoin
- Samuel Adams
- Granary Burying Ground, Boston
May 1, 2024 · 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. Hancock served as the governor of Massachusetts.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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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 his...
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 2, 2014 · John Hancock was a wealthy merchant and a leader of the American Revolution. He was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence and the first governor of Massachusetts.
