"John Hancock was a merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He was also president of the Continental Congress and governor of Massachusetts. His main contribution, however, to the American Revolution was using his fortune to help finance the struggle." ---by Dr.Q
I'd also like to add something very interesting that really made him famous. When signing the Declaration Of Independents, you can even look in in museum, that the largest name signed there was"John Hancock". He said that writing it so big would let King George II read it without his glasses on. Later on, his signature became so famous that now adays when people ask for your signature, they might even ask for your "John Hancock"!
John Hancock's signature is the largest on the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock was the President of the Continental Congress and the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.
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John Hancock.
John Hancock was one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence. His signature appears very large because he was very proud.
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For his signature on the Declaration of Independence.
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The important historical document that John Hancock is known for signing is the Declaration of Independence of the British Colonies in America.