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John Hancock was an 18th-century American businessman who served as President of the Continental Congress and was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. He was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence and later became the first governor of Massachusetts. He was also accused of financial mismanagement. While serving as governor, Hancock died on October 8, 1793. He was laid to rest in Boston, Massachusetts.
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