hawkins

• Nom propre lié à un nom de famille, associé à des personnalités connues, notamment un corsaire anglais impliqué dans la traite négrière et la construction navale, qui a aidé à vaincre l'Invincible Armada, ainsi qu'un saxophoniste de jazz américain.

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.

indénombrable · nom propre

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, navigateur et administrateur naval anglais

   • 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 (saxophoniste 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.

   Synonymesbeanhawk