it was the biggest signature on the Constitution, so the king could read it without his bifocals.
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Because John Hancocks signature on the Declaration of Independence standards out from the rest, signatures have been called a John Hancock in reference to his signing.
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He was an only child.
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John Hancock (1737-1793), orphaned as a boy, was adopted by a rich uncle who had no children of his own. Hancock is best remembered for his large, flamboyant signature on the Declaration of Independence.
john hancocks birth was in braintree Massachusetts BOOM GOES THE FIRE POWER
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He was a merchant and successful smuggler.
The typical meaning for John Hancock is your signature. So when someone asks you for your "John Hancock" they are asking for your signature.
Working for his uncle