John Hawkesworth (1715 - 1773)

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John Hawkesworth

John Hawkesworth was a British writer, playwright and book editor.

In collaboration with Samuel Johnson, Hawkesworth founded the periodical The Adventurer. He wrote poems and articles for this publication and for the Gentleman's Magazine, and edited the works of Swift (1754-1755). Hawksworth adapted several literary works for the theater and also composed various original dramatic works himself.

John Hawksworth was commissioned by the British Admiralty to compile An Account of Voyages made in the Southern Hemisphere (1773), devoted mainly to the exploratory voyages of Captain James Cook.

Date and place of birt:1715, London, United Kingdom
Date and place of death:16 november 1773, London, United Kingdom
Nationality:United Kingdom
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Editor, Journalist, Jurist, Playwright, Writer

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