James Cook [1728-1779] stamp catalogue

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James Cook was a well-known navigator and cartographer who would make history with three great voyages through the Great Ocean, including with Charles Darwin. More

James Cook was a noted navigator and cartographer who began his career as a naval officer in the 7 Years' War against France (1756-1763) and fought at sea near Canada. The first nautical charts of the North American coast, including those of New Foundland, are from his hand. He would later make history with three major voyages through the Great Ocean on the HMS Endeavour, together with Charles Darwin, among others. The Cook Islands near New Zealand were discovered by him and named after him.

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Full name

James [1728-1779] Cook

Born

Marton, Yorkshire, Engeland, 27 oktober 1758

Nationality

English

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Deceased

Hawaï, 14 februari 1779

Particular profession

Cartographer, Navigator