James Cook

ModernExplorerEngland1728 — 1779

英国航海家和探险家。三次远航太平洋绘制精确地图发现澳大利亚东海岸。

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Quick Facts

Born

1728

Died

1779

Country

England

Era

Modern

Occupation

Explorer

Score Overview

Military (10%)42

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)58

Leadership (15%)32

Strategy (15%)53

Total Score47.7

James Cook — Complete Timeline

1768 AD

First voyage to the PacificOther

Cook commanded HMS Endeavour on a scientific expedition to observe the transit of Venus in Tahiti. He then sailed to New Zealand, mapping its coastline, and charted the east coast of Australia, claiming it for Britain as New South Wales.

ExplorationMappingPacific

Impact: globalconstructive

1772 AD

Second voyage to the PacificOther◆ Major

Cook led a two-ship expedition to search for the hypothetical southern continent. He crossed the Antarctic Circle, charted many Pacific islands, and proved that no large landmass existed in the southern ocean, using a chronometer for precise navigation.

ExplorationAntarcticNavigation

Impact: globalconstructive

1776 AD

Third voyage and death in HawaiiOther◆ Major

Cook attempted to find the Northwest Passage from the Pacific. After exploring the Hawaiian Islands, he returned to Hawaii in 1779. A conflict with native Hawaiians over a stolen boat escalated, and Cook was killed on the beach at Kealakekua Bay.

ExplorationDeathHawaii

Impact: globaltragic