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James Cook

1728 - 1779

Born

27 October 1728

Marton, Cleveland, England

Died

14 February 1779

Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
29/02/1776
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
47
Relationships
Son of an agricultural worker