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the first person to sign the declaration of independence in 1776 was what wealthy boston businessman
John Hancock was the first man to sign the Declaration of Independence upon its adoption on July 4th, 1776. At the time, he was the president of the Continental Congress.
who was the last person to sign the declaration of independence in 1776
Thomas McKean was the last member of the Second Continental Congress to sign the Declaration of Independence.
show me a list of signers for the declaration of independence
Fifty-six delegates eventually signed the Declaration of Independence.

Question: who was the author
Self-contained rewrite: who was the author of the declaration of independence