John Hancock Biography, Age, Weight, Height, Friend, Like, Affairs, Favourite, Birthdate & Other

The first signatory to affix his signature on the U.S. Declaration of Independence, John Hancock was a prosperous merchant cum politician. He was one of the leading figures of the American Revolution who even spent his personal wealth for the Independence movement. Orphaned at an early age, he was adopted by a wealthy childless relative who passed on his vast business to Hancock on a later date. The young businessman met the influential politician Samuel Adams whose patriotic views kindled his interests in politics. He became actively involved in politics when the British government passed the Stamp Act that imposed a tax on the British American colonies causing uproar of disapproval from the colonists.

The policies of the British were not only against patriotic sentiments, but also placed several hurdles in transacting business deals. His acquaintance with Samuel Adams proved beneficial and he was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Later on he became a member of the Provincial Congress and served on the Committee of Safety. He was elected president of the Continental Congress because of his experience and high social status, and owing to his position, he was the first one to sign the U.S. Declaration of Independence. He is remembered for the large and stylish signature he affixed on the document.