James Cook Biography, Birthday & Nationality

James Cook 27/10/1728   -   14/02/1779

James Cook Introduction:

James Cook was a British explorer, captain and cartographer. Explore this biography to learn more about his profile, childhood, life and timeline.

James Cook Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: British Men
  • Died At Age: 50
  • Sun Sign: Scorpio
  • Also Known As: Captain James Cook
  • Born Country: England
  • Born In: Marton, England
  • Famous As: Explorer & Navigator
  • Spouse/Ex-: Elizabeth Batts (m. 1762–1779)
  • Father: James Cook
  • Mother: Grace Pace Cook
  • Siblings: Christiana Cook, Jane Cook, John Cook, Margaret Cook, Mary Cook, William Cook
  • Children:
    1. Elizabeth Cook
    2. George Cook
    3. Hugh Cook
    4. James Cook
    5. Joseph Cook
    6. Nathaniel Cook
  • Died On: February 14, 1779
  • Place Of Death: Kealakekua Bay
  • Discoveries/inventions: Corner Brook
  • Education: Postgate School
  • Awards: - Copley Gold Medal
  • Bio: James Cook Was A British Explorer, Captain And Cartographer. Explore This Biography To Learn More About His Profile, Childhood, Life And Timeline.