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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.
Quick Facts
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
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
4
Tactics
3
Battles
4
Army Scale
3
War Impact
4
Political
Governance
3
Reform
4
Stability
3
Policy
4
Power
4
Influence
History
7
Global
7
Culture
7
Ideology
7
Legacy
7
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