William Hawkins (died c. 1554)

William Hawkins
Bornc. 1495
Plymouth, Devon
Diedc. 1554–55
Occupation(s)Merchant, Sea captain
SpouseJoan Trelawney (m.)
ChildrenWilliam Hawkins
John Hawkins

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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