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John Hawkesworth

John Hawkesworth (1715–1773) was a British journalist and writer.

Also recorded as Hawkesworth, John

John Hawkesworth

Born
1715 · Bromley
Died
1773 · Bromley
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain
Occupation
journalist · writer
Known for
Account of the Voyages Undertaken in the Southern Hemisphere
Languages
English

In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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