John Hancock (1737–1793) was an American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He played a significant role in the American Revolution and is best known for his prominent signature on the United States Declaration of Independence. Born on 23 January 1737, in Braintree, Massachusetts (now Quincy), Hancock became a successful merchant and a prominent figure in colonial Massachusetts.
Hancock served as the President of the Second Continental Congress and was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence on 04 July 1776. His large, flamboyant signature on the document has become synonymous with signing one's name.
Apart from his political contributions, John Hancock also served as the Governor of Massachusetts for several years. The term "John Hancock" has become synonymous with a person's signature in colloquial English, thanks to the bold and distinctive way Hancock signed the Declaration of Independence. The phrase "Put your John Hancock on it" is often used to mean signing a document.
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