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William Hawkins

1940 – 2016

Canadian songwriter, poet, musician and journalist

Songwriter Poet Writer

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About William Hawkins

Lived 1940 – 2016 (aged 76). William Hawkins was a Canadian songwriter, poet and writer.

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Important facts

Born

20 May 1940, Ottawa

Birth century

20th century

Died

4 July 2016, Ottawa

Occupation

Songwriter, poet, writer

Nationality

Canada

Also known as

William Alfred Hawkins

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William Hawkins's

Henry Cohen, 1st Baron Cohen of Birkenhead

Frequently asked questions

Who was William Hawkins?

Canadian songwriter, poet, musician and journalist (1940-2016)

When was William Hawkins born?

William Hawkins was born on 20 May 1940 in Ottawa.

When did William Hawkins die?

William Hawkins died on 4 July 2016 in Ottawa.

What was William Hawkins's occupation?

William Hawkins was a songwriter, poet and writer.

What nationality was William Hawkins?

William Hawkins was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Hawkins

· Wikidata: Q8011032

· DBpedia: William Hawkins (songwriter)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Hawkins. https://biography.guide/william-hawkins-songwriter/

MLA: "William Hawkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-hawkins-songwriter/.

Chicago: "William Hawkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-hawkins-songwriter/.

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