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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]
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Jul 4, 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.
Apr 2, 2014 · John Hancock was an 18th century U.S. merchant who was president of the Continental Congress and the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
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.
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...
Oct 4, 2023 · Most of us know John Hancock for his large signature on the Declaration of Independence, but he actually played an outsize role in the American Revolution. What aspects of Hancock’s character made you want to tell his story?
A merchant and statesman, John Hancock became a Patriot leader during the Revolutionary Era. Library of Congress. Quick Facts. Significance: Merchant, statesman, Patriot of Revolutionary Era. Place of Birth: Braintree, Massachusetts. Date of Birth: January 23, 1737. Place of Death: Boston, Massachusetts. Date of Death: October 8, 1793.
Apr 25, 2024 · John Hancock (1737–1764) was a Founding Father, President of the Second Continental Congress, first signer of the Declaration of Independence, and nine-time Governor of Massachusetts.
