James Cook

Captain James Cook was a British Royal Navy officer, explorer, and cartographer who led three voyages of exploration to the Pacific and Southern Oceans between 1768 and 1779. He... Wikipedia

• Born:  November 7, 1728, Marton, Yorkshire, England
• Age at death:  50 years
• Died:  February 14, 1779, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii
• Education:  Postgate School, Great Ayton
• Occupation:  Explorer, cartographer and naval officer
• Children:  6
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