Sir John Hawkins was an English naval commander and one of the pioneers of the English transatlantic slave trade, later serving as treasurer of the Royal Navy. He led early English trading and raiding voyages against Spanish colonial interests in the Caribbean. He died during a joint naval expedition with Francis Drake against Spanish territories in 1595.
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| Real Name | Sir John Hawkins |
|---|---|
| Born | 1532 |
| Died | 1595-11-12 |
| Nationality | English |
| Years Active | 1562-1595 |
| Known Ships | Jesus of Lübeck |
| Fate | Died of illness off Puerto Rico during a naval expedition with Francis Drake, on November 12, 1595 |
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