Hawkins is thought to have done some services for the ambassadors from Spain, who negotiated the marriage of Mary I of England and Philip II of Spain; however, the Spanish claim that Hawkins was personally knighted by the King is likely without foundation.
Hawkins is thought to have done some services for the ambassadors from Spain. Spain negotiated the marriage of Mary I of England. Spain negotiated the marriage of Philip II of Spain. The Spanish claim that Hawkins was personally knighted by the King is likely without foundation. This is however.