Hawkesworth, John, 1715?-1773

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Birth 1715-10
Death 1773-11-16
Britons,
English,

Biographical notes:

John Hawkesworth, English writer. His book on British naval missions to the south Pacific, An account of the voyages undertaken by ... Commodore Byron (et al.), was published in 1773. The Commodore Byron mentioned in the title of his book is John "Foul-weather Jack" Byron, grandfather of Lord Byron.

From the description of John Hawkesworth manuscript material : 1 item, 1772 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 301749977

Compiler of parliamentary debates after Johnson. Compiler of the single narrative of all voyages of discovery made by the commaand of George IV including those made by James Cook.

From the description of [Letter] 1768 Oct. 4, Bromley, Kent [to] Mr. Dodsley, Pall Mall [manuscript]. 1768. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225791403

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  • Detective and mystery television programs
  • Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character)
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  • Watson, John H. (Fictitious character)

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