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John Hawkins (1532-1595) was a pioneer of the Atlantic slave trade, selling enslaved people from Africa to the Spanish colonies in the West Indies. He also fought in the Spanish Armada and redesigned the English navy as Treasurer of the Navy.
Sir John Hawkins (1532–1595) was one of the most notable sailors and naval commanders of the sixteenth century. He is known for his pivotal role in the maritime history of England and the rise of the global slave trade.
Learn about Sir John Hawkins, the first English slave trader who carried slaves from West Africa to the Caribbean and provoked conflict with Spain. He also played a key role in the Elizabethan navy and the Armada crisis.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nov 14, 2012 · Learn how John Hawkins traded slaves for fish and other goods in the triangular trade route from Britain to West Africa and the Caribbean. Watch a clip from the BBC Two series Primary History Black History, Black Britons 1.
Jul 2, 2020 · Learn about John Hawkins, the Elizabethan mariner who became England's first slave trader in the 1560s CE. Find out how he trafficked slaves from West Africa to the Americas, clashed with Spain, and influenced naval reforms.
- Mark Cartwright
Jan 18, 2007 · Learn about Sir John Hawkins, the English pirate who kidnapped and sold Africans in the 16th century. Find out how Plymouth remembers him and how African Remembrance Day honours the victims of slavery.
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A biography of the merchant and naval commander who pioneered the English slave trade in the Caribbean in the 1560s. Learn about his early life, voyages, conflicts, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
