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Edward Hawke Biography and Timeline

Follow Edward Hawke through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Edward Hawke, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1744–1759Years on this page

1744

21 February 1744

Battle of Toulon

Captain · Toulon · Warfare / War of Austrian Succession

The British are defeated by a French fleet

Role range: 1740-1748

1759

20 November 1759

Battle of Quiberon Bay

Admiral · Quiberon Bay · Warfare / Seven Years War

Admiral Hawkes first fleet destroys the French invasion fleet under Admiral Conflans

Role range: 1756-1763

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