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[[Image:James_Cook.gif|thumb|200px|Captain James Cook]] | [[Image:James_Cook.gif|thumb|200px|Captain James Cook]] | ||
| − | '''James Cook''' was a British captain, navigator and explorer who lived from October 27, 1728, to February 14, 1779. He explored the seaways and coasts of [[Canada]] and made three expeditions to the [[Pacific Ocean]]. In August 1770 he laid claim to the east coast of New Holland (Australia) for Great Britain<ref>http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/95oct/jcook.html]</ref>. | + | '''James Cook''' was a British captain, navigator and explorer who lived from October 27, 1728, to February 14, 1779. He explored the seaways and coasts of [[Canada]] and made three expeditions to the [[Pacific Ocean]]. In August 1770 he laid claim to the east coast of New Holland (Australia) for Great Britain<ref>[http://www.lucidcafe.com/library/95oct/jcook.html]</ref>. |
The James Cook University in North Queensland, Australia and the James cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, [[United Kingdom]] was named in his honor<ref>[http://www.jcu.edu.au/theuni/]</ref>. | The James Cook University in North Queensland, Australia and the James cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, [[United Kingdom]] was named in his honor<ref>[http://www.jcu.edu.au/theuni/]</ref>. | ||
Revision as of 12:01, January 20, 2008
James Cook was a British captain, navigator and explorer who lived from October 27, 1728, to February 14, 1779. He explored the seaways and coasts of Canada and made three expeditions to the Pacific Ocean. In August 1770 he laid claim to the east coast of New Holland (Australia) for Great Britain[1].
The James Cook University in North Queensland, Australia and the James cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom was named in his honor[2].
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