sir john hawkyns

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Definition Proper noun : Sir John Hawkyns : An English privateer, naval commander, and administrator who was involved in the early English slave trade. He later played a significant role in building and reforming the English fleet, which contributed to the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Usage Examples Proper noun : Sir John Hawkyns was a key figure in Elizabethan naval history. The marit...