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January 23, 1737 (age 56)

Birthplace

Braintree , Massachusetts , United States

John Hancock 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. He is remembered for his large and stylish signature on the United States Declaration of Independence, so much so that the term John Hancock or Hancock has become a nickname in the United States for one's signature. He also signed the Articles of Confederation, and used his influence to ensure that Massachusetts ratified the United States Constitution in 1788.

John Hancock
Portrait by John Singleton Copley, c. 1770–1772

1st and 3rd Governor of Massachusetts
In office May 30, 1787 – October 8, 1793
Lieutenant	Samuel Adams
Preceded by	James Bowdoin
Succeeded by	Samuel Adams
In office October 25, 1780 – January 29, 1785
Lieutenant	Thomas Cushing
Preceded by	Office established (partly Thomas Gage as colonial governor)
Succeeded by	James Bowdoin
4th and 13th President of the Continental Congress
In office November 23, 1785 – June 5, 1786
Preceded by	Richard Henry Lee
Succeeded by	Nathaniel Gorham
In office May 24, 1775 – October 31, 1777
Preceded by	Peyton Randolph
Succeeded by	Henry Laurens
1st President of Massachusetts Provincial Congress
In office October 7, 1774 – May 2, 1775
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Joseph Warren

Personal details
Born	(1737-01-23)January 23, 1737 Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America (now Quincy)
Died	October 8, 1793(1793-10-08) (aged 56) Hancock Manor, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Resting place	Granary Burying Ground, Boston
Spouse(s)	Dorothy Quincy (m. 1775)
Children	Lydia Henchman Hancock (1776–1777) John George Washington Hancock (1778–1787)
Relatives	Quincy political family
Alma mater	Harvard University

John Hancock Wikipedia

John Hancock - Bio, Age, siblings, Wiki, Facts and Family

John Hancock's About

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John Hancock was a rich businessman and statesman who was the first signatory to the United States Declaration of Independence. He was one of the most prominent leaders in the American Revolution, and he even donated his own money to the cause. He was orphaned at a young age and adopted by a wealthy childless relative, who eventually handed on his large business to Hancock. The young merchant met Samuel Adams, a powerful politician whose patriotism piqued his interest in politics. When the British government issued the Stamp Act, imposing a levy on the British American colonies, provoking outrage among the colonists, he got actively involved in politics. The British policies were not only anti-patriotic, but they also created various barriers to corporate transactions. His friendship with Samuel Adams helped him gain election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Later, he was elected to the Provincial Congress and served on the Safety Committee. Because of his experience and high social rank, he was chosen president of the Continental Congress, and as a result of his position, he was the first to sign the United States Declaration of Independence. His signature on the paper was huge and attractive, and he is famous for it.

John Hancock Family life

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His parents were Reverend John Hancock of Braintree and Mary Hawke Thaxter. He was married to Dorothy Quincy from 1775 until his death in 1793.

John Hancock Before Fame

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He inherited a highly successful business from his uncle who was more like a father to him.

John Hancock Trivia

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His name is now a synonym for a signature because of his large and stylish signature on the United States Declaration of Independence.

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When he was young, he became friends with John Adams , whose father baptized him.

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Facts About John Hancock

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● John Hancock was born on January 23, 1737 (age 56) in Braintree, Massachusetts, United States
● He is a celebrity politician
● He attended Harvard University (1754), Boston Latin School (1750)
● He died on October 8, 1793, Hancock Manor
● He had 2 children Lydia Henchman Hancock, John George Washington Hancock
● His spouse is Dorothy Quincy (m. 1775–1793)
● John Hancock has 7 siblings in His family: Eva J. Hancock, George Hancock, Mary Hancock, William Hancock, David Thaxter, Ebenezer Hancock, Lucy Hancock

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