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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_leadership
gptkb:Composer
gptkb:Person
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Indian_independence_movement
gptkb:historical_figure
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:Sons_of_Liberty
gptkb:Massachusetts_Provincial_Congress
gptkb:Patriot
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gptkbp:artist
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gptkb:John_Singleton_Copley
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:American_Revolution
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkb:Boston_Tea_Party
gptkb:Massachusetts_Provincial_Congress
gptkb:Continental_Army
gptkb:Boston_Massacre
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gptkbp:birth_date
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January 23, 1737
January 12, 1737
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Braintree,_Massachusetts
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gptkbp:born
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January 12, 1737
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gptkbp:born_in
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gptkb:Braintree,_Massachusetts
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gptkbp:born_on
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January 12, 1737
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gptkbp:burial_place
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gptkb:Braintree,_Massachusetts
gptkb:Granary_Burying_Ground
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:John_Hancock_Jr.
Two children
two
Hannah Hancock
two daughters
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gptkbp:civic_engagement
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advocating for civil liberties
influencing public policy
Active in local politics
advocating for social justice
promoting environmental conservation
advocating for workers' rights
supporting the establishment of public schools
promoting religious freedom
supporting women's rights
supporting veterans' rights
promoting the arts and culture
promoting trade and commerce
encouraging education and literacy
advocating for the abolition of slavery
supporting healthcare reforms
supporting community development.
advocating for the rights of colonists
supporting the establishment of a national bank
advocating for economic independence
participating in the formation of the United States
donating to public works
establishing the Massachusetts Constitution
funding the Continental Army
helping to establish the United States
participating in the Boston Massacre protests
promoting independence from Britain
promoting the Bill of Rights
serving as a governor of Massachusetts
supporting the Boston Tea Party
supporting the Continental Congress
supporting the establishment of a militia
supporting the ratification of the Constitution
participating in the drafting of the Articles of Confederation
active in Boston politics
funded the Boston Tea Party
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gptkbp:commemorated_by
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gptkb:Hancock_County_Schools
gptkb:Hancock_County_Veterans_Memorial
gptkb:Hancock_Tower
gptkb:John_Hancock_statue_in_Boston
gptkb:Hancock_County_Tourism_Board
gptkb:Hancock_County
gptkb:Hancock_County_Courthouse
gptkb:Hancock_County_Library
gptkb:Hancock_Park
gptkb:Hancock_County_Chamber_of_Commerce
gptkb:Hancock_County_Museum
gptkb:Hancock_County_Historical_Society
gptkb:Hancock_Bridge
gptkb:Hancock_Building
gptkb:Hancock_Center
gptkb:Hancock_County_Arts_Council
gptkb:Hancock_County_Community_Foundation
gptkb:Hancock_County_Genealogical_Society
gptkb:Hancock_County_Historical_Commission
gptkb:Hancock_County_Historical_Society_Archives
gptkb:Hancock_County_Historical_Society_Library
gptkb:Hancock_County_Historical_Society_Museum
gptkb:Hancock_County_Historical_Society_Research_Center
gptkb:Hancock_County_Sports_Hall_of_Fame
gptkb:Hancock_Memorial
gptkb:Hancock_Plaza
Hancock County Fair
Hancock Street
Hancock County Economic Development
Hancock County Historical Society Collection
Hancock County Historical Society Events
Hancock County Historical Society Exhibits
Hancock County Historical Society Lectures
Hancock County Historical Society Newsletters
Hancock County Historical Society Programs
Hancock County Historical Society Publications
Hancock County Historical Society Social Media
Hancock County Historical Society Tours
Hancock County Historical Society Website
Hancock County Historical Society Workshops
Hancock County Parks and Recreation
Hancock County Tourism
Hancock Village
Hancock County Economic Development Council
Hancock County Historical Society Gift Shop
Hancock County Historical Society Newsletter
Hancock House
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gptkbp:contribution
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gptkb:American_independence_movement
Financed the American Revolution
prominent merchant in colonial America
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Represented American patriotism
name used for various institutions and locations
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gptkbp:cultural_symbol
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American independence
freedom and independence
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gptkbp:death_date
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October 8, 1793
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gptkbp:death_place
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gptkb:Quincy,_Massachusetts
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gptkbp:descendant
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Hancock family
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gptkbp:died
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October 8, 1793
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gptkbp:died_in
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gptkb:Lexington,_Massachusetts
gptkb:Quincy,_Massachusetts
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gptkbp:died_on
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October 8, 1793
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gptkbp:diplomatic_relations
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Negotiated with France for support
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gptkbp:economy
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one of the richest men in the colonies
one of the wealthiest men in the colonies
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:Harvard_College
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gptkbp:famous_event
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gptkb:Boston_Massacre
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gptkbp:famous_landmark
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gptkb:John_Hancock_Tower
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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" There, I guess King George will be able to read that."
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gptkbp:founded
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Hancock's Wharf
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gptkbp:full_name
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gptkb:John_Hancock
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gptkbp:governor
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gptkb:Governor
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gptkbp:has_public_services
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served in the Massachusetts legislature
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gptkbp:historical_achievement
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statues and memorials
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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gptkb:Declaration_of_Independence
gptkb:Articles_of_Confederation
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gptkbp:historical_event
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gptkb:First_Continental_Congress
Signed the Articles of Confederation
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gptkbp:historical_legacy
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remains a prominent figure in American history
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gptkbp:historical_role
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Key figure in the American Revolution
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Symbol of American independence
first to sign the Declaration of Independence
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gptkbp:honors
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gptkb:Hancock,_Massachusetts
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Ohio
gptkb:Hancock,_New_Hampshire
gptkb:Hancock_County,_North_Carolina
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Maine
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Georgia
gptkb:Hancock,_New_York
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Illinois
gptkb:Hancock_County,_West_Virginia
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Mississippi
gptkb:Hancock_Park
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Indiana
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Iowa
gptkb:Hancock,_Vermont
gptkb:Hancock_Bridge,_Florida
gptkb:Hancock_Center,_Chicago
gptkb:Hancock_Park,_Los_Angeles
gptkb:Hancock_Tower,_Boston
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Kentucky
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Tennessee
Hancock's Wharf
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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John Hancock
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gptkbp:image
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gptkb:Portrait_of_John_Hancock
John Hancock signature.jpg
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gptkbp:influence
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gptkb:American_independence_movement
American political culture
inspired future generations of Americans
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gptkbp:influence_on
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gptkb:American_history
American culture
American politics
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:American_Revolution
Future American leaders
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Samuel_Adams
gptkb:John_Adams
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gptkbp:involved_in
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Boston Massacre aftermath
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gptkbp:known_for
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gptkb:Indian_independence_movement
gptkb:Philanthropy
public speaking
leadership skills
supporting education
supporting local businesses
wealth and influence
financial acumen
supporting the arts
encouraging civic engagement
Signature on the Declaration of Independence
fostering community relations
patriotic fervor
promoting trade
being a symbol of hope
signing the Declaration of Independence
supporting the military
advocating for colonial rights
being a revolutionary leader
being a symbol of resilience
being a symbol of unity
being a symbol of courage
being a symbol of freedom
being a symbol of patriotism
being a founding father
being a symbol of American values
being a symbol of democracy
being a symbol of equality
being a symbol of justice
being a symbol of leadership
being a symbol of liberty
being a symbol of sacrifice
being a symbol of the American spirit
being a prominent figure in the American Revolution
First to sign the Declaration of Independence
His flamboyant signature
Wealth and influence in colonial America
large signature
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:Hancock,_Massachusetts
gptkb:Hancock,_New_Hampshire
gptkb:Hancock_Insurance_Company
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Georgia
gptkb:Hancock,_New_York
gptkb:Hancock,_Michigan
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Indiana
gptkb:Hancock,_Alabama
gptkb:Hancock,_Alaska
gptkb:Hancock,_Arizona
gptkb:Hancock,_Arkansas
gptkb:Hancock,_California
gptkb:Hancock,_Colorado
gptkb:Hancock,_Connecticut
gptkb:Hancock,_Delaware
gptkb:Hancock,_Florida
gptkb:Hancock,_Georgia
gptkb:Hancock,_Hawaii
gptkb:Hancock,_Illinois
gptkb:Hancock,_Iowa
gptkb:Hancock,_Kentucky
gptkb:Hancock,_Louisiana
gptkb:Hancock,_Maine
gptkb:Hancock,_Massachusetts_Bay_Colony
gptkb:Hancock,_Minnesota
gptkb:Hancock,_Mississippi
gptkb:Hancock,_Nevada
gptkb:Hancock,_New_Jersey
gptkb:Hancock,_New_Mexico
gptkb:Hancock,_North_Carolina
gptkb:Hancock,_Ohio
gptkb:Hancock,_Oregon
gptkb:Hancock,_Pennsylvania
gptkb:Hancock,_Rhode_Island
gptkb:Hancock,_South_Carolina
gptkb:Hancock,_Tennessee
gptkb:Hancock,_Texas
gptkb:Hancock,_Utah
gptkb:Hancock,_Vermont
gptkb:Hancock,_Virginia
gptkb:Hancock,_Washington
gptkb:Hancock,_West_Virginia
gptkb:Hancock,_Wisconsin
gptkb:Hancock,_Maryland
American patriotism
Symbol of American independence
Hancock Tower in Boston
symbol of American independence
Hancock Tower in Boston named after him
Hancock's legacy in American history
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gptkbp:military_rank
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gptkb:Colonel
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:King_of_the_Smugglers
King of the Rebels
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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First signer of the Declaration of Independence
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gptkbp:notable_burials
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gptkb:Granary_Burying_Ground
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gptkbp:notable_event
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First to sign the Declaration of Independence
First signing of the Declaration of Independence
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gptkbp:notable_for
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signing the Declaration of Independence
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:original_score
Hancock's Wharf
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:merchants
gptkb:Politician
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gptkbp:owned_by
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Hancock Manor
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gptkbp:philanthropy
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donated to various causes
Contributed to local charities
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gptkbp:political_affiliation
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gptkb:Patriot
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gptkbp:political_career
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1765
1793
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gptkbp:political_ideology
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liberalism
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gptkbp:political_impact
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inspired political activism
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gptkbp:political_party
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gptkb:Independent
gptkb:Whig_Party
gptkb:Patriot_Party
gptkb:Patriot
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gptkbp:political_position
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gptkb:Governor
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gptkbp:portrayed_in
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Various films and documentaries
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gptkbp:position_held
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gptkb:President_of_the_Continental_Congress
gptkb:President_of_the_Second_Continental_Congress
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gptkbp:recognized_by
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gptkb:Hancock_County,_Maine
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gptkbp:related_to
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gptkb:Hancock_Tower
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Ohio
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Arkansas
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Maine
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Georgia
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Illinois
gptkb:Hancock_County,_West_Virginia
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Mississippi
gptkb:Hancock_Park
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Indiana
gptkb:John_Hancock_Mutual_Life_Insurance_Company
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Kentucky
gptkb:Hancock_County,_Tennessee
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gptkbp:relationship_with
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gptkb:George_Washington
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gptkbp:religion
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Congregationalist
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:Boston_Tea_Party
gptkb:Indian_independence_movement
gptkb:Second_Continental_Congress
gptkb:Boston_Massacre
gptkb:First_Continental_Congress
gptkb:President_of_the_Second_Continental_Congress
gptkb:Governor
Leader in the American Revolution
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gptkbp:role_in_american_revolution
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gptkb:leadership
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gptkbp:role_in_revolution
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key figure in the American Revolution
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gptkbp:served_as
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gptkb:President_of_the_Continental_Congress
gptkb:President_of_the_Second_Continental_Congress
gptkb:Governor
President of the Continental Congress from 1775 to 1777
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gptkbp:served_in
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gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
as President of the Continental Congress
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gptkbp:signature
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gptkb:Declaration_of_Independence
July 4, 1776
Hancock's signature
Famous for his large signature
symbol of American independence
Large and flamboyant
notable for its large size
flamboyant
famous for its large size
famous for its large and flamboyant style
often used in popular culture
John Hancock's signature is famously large
Notable for its large size
largest on the Declaration of Independence
on the Declaration of Independence
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gptkbp:significant_event
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Signing of the Declaration of Independence
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Dorothy_Quincy
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gptkbp:type_of_business
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Hancock's Wharf
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gptkbp:was
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gptkb:Politician
founding father of the United States
American merchant
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Police_Department
gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkb:James_Monroe
gptkb:John_Adams
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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