John Hancock
American Patriot and statesman during the American Revolution (1737–1793)
John Hancock was born on January 23, 1737 in Braintree and died on October 8, 1793 in Hancock Manor, aged 56. Recorded occupations: merchant, statesperson, entrepreneur and politician. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include President of the Continental Congress and Governor of Massachusetts. Fields of work: politics and entrepreneurship. Educated at Boston Latin School and Harvard College. Honours include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
- Born
- January 23, 1737 · Braintree
- Died
- October 8, 1793 · Hancock Manor
- Age at death
- 56
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- merchant, statesperson, entrepreneur, politician
- Positions held
- President of the Continental Congress, Governor of Massachusetts
- Education
- Boston Latin School, Harvard College
- Honours
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Wikipedia editions
- 43 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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