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Han·cock  (hnkk), Herbert Jeffrey Known as "Herbie." Born 1940.

American musician and composer of jazz and popular music. He is noted for his work with piano and electronic keyboard instruments.

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Hancock, John 1737-1793.

American politician and Revolutionary leader. He was president of the Continental Congress (1775-1777) and the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. Hancock later served nine terms as governor of Massachusetts (1780-1785 and 1787-1793).

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Hancock, Winfield Scott 1824-1886.

American Civil War general who defeated Robert E. Lee and George Pickett in the Gettysburg Campaign (1863).

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Hancock [ˈhænkɒk]

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1. (Biographies / Hancock, Anthony John (1924-1968) M, British, THEATRE: comedian) Anthony John, known as Tony. 1924-68, British comedian, noted for his radio series Hancock's Half Hour

2. (Biographies / Hancock, John (1737-1793) M, US, POLITICS: statesman) John. 1737-93, American statesman; first signatory of the Declaration of Independence

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Hancock - American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793) John Hancock