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Hawke

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Hawke
1. Edward, 1st Baron. 1705--81, British admiral. He destroyed the French fleet in Quiberon Bay (1759), preventing a French invasion of England
2. Robert (James Lee), known as Bob. born 1929, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1983--91)


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Long John Silver, he is called, and has lost a leg; but that I regarded as a recommendation, since he lost it in his country's service, under the immortal Hawke.
Yes--the junior partner in the firm of Delamayn, Hawke, and Delamayn.
 
 
 
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