John Hawkins
English author and music historian (1719-1789)
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Summary
John Hawkins was born on March 29, 1719[1], in London[2]. He died on May 21, 1789[3], in London[4]. He worked as an essayist[5], musicologist[6], music historian[7], composer[8], and biographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 30, 1719[11]
- Child: John Sidney Hawkins[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[13]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: John Hawkins (author)[16]
- Family name: Hawkins[17]
- Given name: John[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[20], Riemann's Music Dictionary[21], A Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 1900[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Commons Creator page: John Hawkins (author)[27]
Why It Matters
John Hawkins has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was John Hawkins born?
John Hawkins was born in London[2].
Where did John Hawkins die?
John Hawkins passed away in London[4].
What did John Hawkins do for work?
John Hawkins worked as an essayist[5], musicologist[6], music historian[7], composer[8], and biographer[9].
What awards did John Hawkins receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[14].