John Hancock (1737-1793) was a merchant, politician, and Founding Father of the United States, who helped lead the Patriot movement during the American Revolution (1765-1789). He served as president of the Second Continental Congress from 1775-1777, as governor of Massachusetts from 1780-1785 and again from 1787-1793. He is best remembered for his flamboyant signature on the Declaration of Independence.
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23 Jan 1737 - 8 Oct 1793Life of John Hancock, Founding Father of the United States, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and first Governor of Massachusetts.
