Mike Hawthorn
British racing driver (1929–1959)
1929 — 1959
Quick Facts
Profession
British racing driver (1929–1959)
Born
April 10, 1929
Died
1959 (age ~30)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
Formula One driver
United KingdomBorn in MexboroughDied in Guildford
1929
Born in Mexborough (1929-04-10)
1959
Died in Guildford
About
John Michael Hawthorn was a British racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1952 to 1958. Hawthorn won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1958 with Ferrari, and won three Grands Prix across seven seasons. In endurance racing, Hawthorn won both the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1955 with Jaguar.
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Who is Mike Hawthorn?+
John Michael Hawthorn was a British racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1952 to 1958. Hawthorn won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1958 with Ferrari, and won three Grands Prix across seven seasons. In endurance racing, Hawthorn won both the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 12 Ho
What does the name Mike mean?+
The name Mike means "A diminutive of the male given name Michael.". It is of English origin.
When was Mike Hawthorn born?+
Mike Hawthorn was born on April 10, 1929.
When did Mike Hawthorn die?+
Mike Hawthorn died in 1959, at approximately 30 years of age.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Michael.
The name Mike is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Michael.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Mike — April 10, 1929
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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