Hawkesworth, John (c. 1715–1773)

English miscellaneous writer. In 1744 he succeeded Dr Johnson as compiler of the Gentleman's Magazine. In 1752 he started, with Johnson and others, The Adventurer. In 1755 he published The Works of Jonathan Swift, with historical notes and explanations, and prepared the account of James Cook's first voyage, forming part of his own publication, Voyages.

He also wrote an oratorio, The Fall of Egypt, several essays, and some plays.