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• Apellido propio asociado a personajes célebres, incluido un corsario inglés implicado en el comercio de esclavos y la construcción naval que contribuyó a derrotar a la Armada Invencible, además de un saxofonista estadounidense de jazz.

A proper noun referring to a surname associated with notable individuals, including an English privateer involved in the slave trade and shipbuilding that helped defeat the Spanish Armada, as well as a United States jazz saxophonist.

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1. English privateer and naval commanderC1formalbritish

   An English privateer, slave trader, and naval administrator who helped build the fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588.

   John Hawkins, corsario y comandante naval inglés

   • Sir John Hawkins was a prominent figure in the Elizabethan navy.
   • Hawkins played a key role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
   • His involvement in the slave trade remains a controversial part of his legacy.

2. American jazz saxophonistB2formalamerican

   A highly influential American jazz tenor saxophonist, known for his rich tone and improvisational skill.

   Hawkins, saxofonista de jazz

   • Coleman Hawkins was a pioneer of the jazz saxophone.
   • His recording of 'Body and Soul' is a jazz classic.
   • Hawkins' style influenced generations of saxophonists.

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