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John Handcock

1755 – 1786

Irish politician

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About John Handcock

Lived 1755 – 1786 (aged 30–31). John Handcock was a politician.

John Handcock (1755 – October 1786) Handcock was a captain in the artillery and major of Charles Fort. He served later as lieutenant-governor of Kinsale.

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Important facts

Born

1755

Birth century

18th century

Died

1786

Occupation

Politician

Positions held

Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Handcock's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Handcock?

Irish politician

When was John Handcock born?

John Handcock was born in 1755.

When did John Handcock die?

John Handcock died in 1786.

What was John Handcock's occupation?

John Handcock was a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Handcock

· Wikidata: Q6237581

· DBpedia: John Handcock (Philipstown MP)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Handcock. https://biography.guide/john-handcock/

MLA: "John Handcock." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-handcock/.

Chicago: "John Handcock." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-handcock/.

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