THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

James Cook

James Cook has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists October 27, 1728 in Marton.

Born

October 27, 1728

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: February 14, 1779

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Birthplace
Marton
Professions
cartographer, discoverer, explorer, naval officer, botanist, seafarer
Citizenship
Kingdom of Great Britain

Incompatible birth dates

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

November 7, 1728

Precision: day · Rank: normal

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    More about James Cook

    Zodiac sign
    Scorpio

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    Quick answers

    When was James Cook born?

    James Cook has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists October 27, 1728 in Marton.

    How old was James Cook when they died?

    An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.