John Hancock

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John Hancock Timeline

January 12, 1737: Born
1754: Graduated from Harvard College
1770: Assigned to investigate Boston Massacre
1774: Delivers Boston Massacre Oration
1775: Elected president of Second Continental Congress | Marries Dorothy Quincy
1776: Signs Declaration of Independence
1780: Becomes first Governor of Massachusetts
1787: Governor of Massachusetts for second time.
October 8,1793: Dies in Quincy, Massachusetts

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Guide Note

John Hancock was an important American Revolutionary political figure. His political roles included President of the Second Continental Congress and governor of his home state of Massachusetts. Hancock is famous for his distinction as being first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

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Born: January 12, 1737
Had two children, both died in childhood
President of the Second Continental Congress
First to sign the Declaration of Independence
First Governor of Massachusetts
Died: October 8, 1793

Timeline

1775-1777: 2nd President of the Continental Congress
1776: Signs Declaration of Independence
1780-1785: 1st governor of Massachusetts
1785-1786: President of the United States in Congress Assembled
1787-1793: 3rd governor of Massachusetts

The First Signature

Because of the notoriety tied to being the first signer of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, Hancock's name has since become a slang term synonymous with the word "signature."

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