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William Hawkins

1816 – 1868

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About William Hawkins

Lived 1816 – 1868 (aged 51–52). William Hawkins was a British politician.

William Warwick Hawkins (1816 – 8 February 1868) was a British Conservative politician.

Hawkins was elected Conservative MP for Colchester at the 1852 general election and held the seat until 1857 when he did not seek re-election.

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Important facts

Born
1816
Birth century
Died
1868
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
William Warwick Hawkins

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Hawkins's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Hawkins?

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When was William Hawkins born?

William Hawkins was born in 1816.

When did William Hawkins die?

William Hawkins died in 1868.

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William Hawkins was a politician.

What nationality was William Hawkins?

William Hawkins was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Hawkins

· Wikidata: Q25893711

· DBpedia: William Warwick Hawkins

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