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Hawke [hɔːk]

1. (Biographies / Hawke, Edward, 1st Baron (1705-1781) M, British, MILITARY: admiral) Edward, 1st Baron. 1705-81, British admiral. He destroyed the French fleet in Quiberon Bay (1759), preventing a French invasion of England

2. (Biographies / Hawke, Robert (James Lee) (1929 M, Australian, POLITICS: statesman, POLITICS: prime minister) Robert (James Lee), known as Bob. born 1929, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1983-91)

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