John Hawkins
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Summary
John Hawkins was born on January 1, 1532[1], in Plymouth[2]. He died on November 12, 1595[3], in Puerto Rico[4]. He worked as a privateer[5], politician[6], businessperson[7], slave trader[8], and seafarer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,399 views/month, #6,910 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: William Hawkins[11]
- Mother: Joan Trelawny[12]
- Spouse: Margaret Vaughan[13], Katherine Gonson[14]
- Child: Richard Hawkins[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
- Ethnic group: English people[17]
- Occupation: sailor[18]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[19], Member of the 1571 Parliament[20], Member of the 1572-83 Parliament[21]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Military branch: His Majesty's Naval Service[24]
- Commons category: John Hawkins (naval commander)[25]
- Military, police or special rank: kontr-admiral[26]
- Cause of death: dysentery[27]
- Participated in conflict: Spanish Armada[28], Anglo-Spanish War[29]
- Family name: Hawkins[30]
- Given name: John[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[33], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[34], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[35], Diccionario de Historia de Venezuela[36]
- Name in native language: John Hawkins[37]
- Sibling: William Hawkins[38]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Q141694588[39]
Why It Matters
John Hawkins has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was John Hawkins born?
John Hawkins was born in Plymouth[2].
Where did John Hawkins die?
John Hawkins passed away in Puerto Rico[4].
Who were John Hawkins's parents?
John Hawkins's father was William Hawkins[11]. John Hawkins's mother was Joan Trelawny[12].
Who was John Hawkins married to?
John Hawkins's spouses include Margaret Vaughan[13] and Katherine Gonson[14].
What did John Hawkins do for work?
John Hawkins worked as a privateer[5], politician[6], businessperson[7], slave trader[8], and seafarer[9].
What awards did John Hawkins receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[22].