John Hawley (c. 1340/50 – 30 December 1408) (aliter "Hauley" and called "the elder") of Dartmouth in Devon, was a wealthy ship owner who served fourteen times as Mayor of Dartmouth and was elected four times as a Member of Parliament for Dartmouth. He is reputed to have been the inspiration for Chaucer's "schipman".
John Hawley (c. 1340/50 – 30 December 1408) (aliter "Hauley" and called "the elder") of Dartmouth in Devon, was a wealthy ship owner who served fourteen times as Mayor of Dartmouth and was elected four times as a Member of Parliament for Dartmouth. He is reputed to have been the inspiration for Chaucer's "schipman".
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