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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.
- Lydia Henchman Hancock (1776–1777), John George Washington Hancock (1778–1787)
- James Bowdoin
- Samuel Adams
- Granary Burying Ground, Boston
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 · Learn about John Hancock, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and a governor of Massachusetts. Find out how he used his wealth and influence to aid the cause of American independence and why his signature became famous.
2. Apr. 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. He was also the first governor of Massachusetts and a major figure in colonial agitation against British rule. Learn about his life, achievements, controversies, and legacy.
Learn about John Hancock, a delegate from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress and the fourth president of the United States. He was a prominent merchant, a patriot, and the first to sign the Declaration of Independence with a large signature.
