Early Modern
james cook (1728-1779)
Born 1728
Died 1779
James Cook: A Life of Exploration and Discovery
Born: October 27, 1728, Marton-in-Cleveland, United Kingdom
Died: February 14, 1779, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii
Occupation: Explorer, Navigator, Cartographer, Captain in the Royal Navy
Early Life and Naval Career
Cook's early life was marked by humble beginnings. Born to a farmhand, he received basic schooling before working as a farm laborer.
At 16, he began an apprentice…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through james cook (1728-1779)'s working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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