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February 14, 1779 (50 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
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James Cook
Captain James Cook was an English explorer, navigator, cartographer and captain in the Royal Navy, famous for three trips from 1768 to 1779 in the Pacific and especially to Australia. He made detailed maps of Newfoundland before making three trips to the Pacific, in which he made Europe's first contact with the east coast of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands, and the voyage. First New Zealand was recorded. Cook joined the British Merchant Navy as a teenager and joined the Royal Navy in 1755. He witnessed the action during the Seven Years' War and then surveyed and mapped most of the entrance to the St. River. Lawrence during the siege of Quebec, which drew his attention to the Department of the Navy and the Royal Society.
Born7 November [O.S. 27 October]1728, Marton, Yorkshire, England
DiedFebruary 14, 1779, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii
Cause of deathStab wound
NationalityBritish
EducationPostgate School, Great Ayton
OccupationExplorer, navigator, cartographer
TitleCaptain (Royal Navy)
Children6

About James Cook

Explorer James Cook was born in England on November 7, 1728. He dies at the age of 50, on February 14, 1779.

British explorer who explored the South Pacific, including the eastern coast of Australia and Hawaii. He also performed the first known circumnavigation of New Zealand.

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James Cook before becoming famous

James Cook was born in the Zodiac sign Scorpio (The Scorpion), and 1728 is also the year of Monkey (猴) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He studied mathematics and astronomy for three years as part of a merchant marine apprenticeship.

Achievement of James Cook

When he undertook his second expedition to Hawaii, his life was cut short.

James Cook's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In 1762, he married Elizabeth Batts, the daughter of his tutor, and they had six children.

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Politician William Penn's father served in the Royal Navy as well.

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James Cook Income & Net worth

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Latest information about James Cook updated on March 19 2023.