John Hancock

John Hancock was an American Founding Father and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As president of the Continental Congress, Hancock is credited as the first signer of the Declaration of Independence, and is remembered for his large and stylish signature, so much so that the term John Hancock became a nickname for one's signature. According to legend, Hancock boldly inscribed his name so the English king would not need his glasses to read it.