Thomas Hancock

Thomas Hancock is the name of:

  • Thomas Hancock (merchant) (1703–1764), Boston businessman, uncle of John Hancock
  • Thomas Hancock (inventor) (1786–1865), English inventor who founded the British rubber industry
  • Thomas Hancock (VC) (1823–1871), English recipient of the Victoria Cross


Famous quotes containing the words thomas and/or hancock:

    For this is one of the ancientest laws among them; that no man shall be blamed for reasoning in the maintenance of his own religion.
    —Sir Thomas More (1478–1535)

    It’s red hot, mate. I hate to think of this sort of book getting in the wrong hands. As soon as I’ve finished this, I shall recommend they ban it.
    —Tony Hancock (1924–1968)