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James Cook
British explorer, cartographer and naval officer (1728–1779).
The record
James Cook was a British explorer, cartographer and naval officer. Born on 27 October 1728 in Marton, Cook died on 14 February 1779 in Kealakekua Bay at the age of 50.
Honours include Copley Medal, Fellow of the Royal Society and Person of National Historic Significance.
With a Wikipedia article in 186 languages, James Cook is No. 1,223 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 27 October 1728, Marton
- Died
- 14 February 1779, Kealakekua Bay (aged 50)
- Country
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Known as
- Explorer, cartographer, naval officer
- Field
- Science
- Languages
- English, French
- Children
- 6
- Wikipedia editions
- 186
Did you know
50
Lived to 50.
27 Oct
Shares a birthday with Theodore Roosevelt and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
186
Has a Wikipedia article in 186 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
James Cook
- FatherJames Cook
- MotherGrace Pace
- SpouseElizabeth Cook
- ChildNathaniel Cook
- ChildJames Cook
- ChildElizabeth Cook
- ChildJoseph Cook
- ChildGeorge Cook
- ChildHugh Cook
Honours and works
Awards
- Copley Medal1776
- Fellow of the Royal Society
- Person of National Historic Significance
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