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John Hancock. Copy of pianting by John Singleton Copley, ca 1770-72.]]
'''John Hancock''' was born in Quincy, [[Massachusetts]], on January 12, 1737. After receiving childhood education, Hancock was admitted to Harvard, where he graduated in 1754. He is most famous for his signature on the [[Declaration of Independence]]. He was the first member of the [[Continental Congress]] to give his signature. He died October 8, 1793 in Quincy, Massachusetts.
John Hancock. Copy of pianting by John Singleton Copley, ca 1770-72.]]
'''John Hancock''' was born in Quincy, [[Massachusetts]], on January 12, 1737. After receiving childhood education, Hancock was admitted to Harvard, where he graduated in 1754. He is most famous for his signature on the [[Declaration of Independence]]. He was the first member of the [[Continental Congress]] to give his signature. He died October 8, 1793 in Quincy, Massachusetts.