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 as a young man for the ambassadors from Spain, who negotiated the marriage of Mary I of England and Philip II of Spain. But, the Spanish claim that Hawkins was personally knighted by the King is likely without foundation.