James Cook
British explorer and cartographer
Captain James Cook FRS was a British explorer, cartographer and naval officer famous for his three voyages between 1768 and 1779 in the Pacific Ocean and to New Zealand and Australia in particular. Wikipedia
Born: October 27, 1728, Marton-in-Cleveland, United Kingdom
Died: February 14, 1779 (age 50 years), Kealakekua Bay, HI
Children: Nathaniel Cook, Joseph Cook, George Cook, and more
Spouse: Elizabeth Batts Cook (m. 1762–1779)
Parents: Grace Pace Cook and James Cook
Siblings: Margaret Cook, Christiana Cook, Jane Cook, and more
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Captain James Cook FRS (7 November [O.S. 27 October] 1728 – 14 February 1779) was a British explorer, cartographer and naval officer famous for his three ...
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Apr 26, 2024 · James Cook, British naval captain, navigator, and explorer who sailed the seaways and coasts of Canada and the Pacific Ocean.
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Feb 9, 2010 · On February 14, 1779, Captain James Cook, the great English explorer and navigator, is killed by Native Hawaiians during his third visit to ...