James Cook

James Cook (October 27, 1728 – February 14, 1779) was a British explorer, navigator, and map maker. He made three voyages to the Pacific Ocean, in which its main shorelines were mapped. His most notable accomplishments were the discoveries of the east coast of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands, and the mapping of New Zealand.

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October 27 - 1728 - February 14 - 1779 - British - Explorer - Navigator - Map maker - Pacific Ocean - Australia - Hawaiian Islands - New Zealand

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