James Cook

ModernExplorerEngland1728 — 1779

Captain James Cook (1728-1779), English explorer, mapped much of the Pacific, including New Zealand and Australia's east coast. His three voyages greatly expanded European knowledge of the region.

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Born

1728

Died

1779

Country

England

Era

Modern

Occupation

Explorer

Score Overview

Military (10%)44

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)78

Legacy (20%)65

Leadership (15%)25

Strategy (15%)53

Total Score51.0

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