William Hawkins (died c. 1554)
English sea-captain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Hawkins or Hawkyns (c. 1495 – 1554–55) was an English sea-captain and merchant and the first Englishman to sail to Brazil.
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William Hawkins | |
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Born | c. 1495 |
Died | c. 1554–55 |
Occupation(s) | Merchant, Sea captain |
Spouse | Joan Trelawney (m.) |
Children | William Hawkins John Hawkins |
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