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'''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''' 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. | ||
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Hancock's signature on the Declaration of Independence
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.