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John Hancock (* 12. Januar jul. / 23. Januar 1737 greg. in Braintree, Province of Massachusetts Bay; † 8. Oktober 1793 in Quincy, Massachusetts) war ein britisch- amerikanischer Kaufmann und einer der politischen Führer der Dreizehn Kolonien im Amerikanischen Unabhängigkeitskrieg gegen das britische Mutterland.
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.
1. Mai 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.
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8. Apr. 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.
9. Nov. 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...
2. Apr. 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.
4. Okt. 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of John Hancock, a moderate leader who played a key role in the American Revolution. Discover how he became a popular and charismatic figure, despite his wealth and lack of political conviction, and how he influenced the new republic.
