James Cook was an English sea captain. Contrary to popular opinion, he did NOT discover Australia, nor New Zealand, but he was famous for several reasons:
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On James Cook's second journey which lasted from 1772-1775, he commanded the 'Resolution' and the 'Adventure' on an expedition to the South Pacific, disproving the rumour of a great southern continent, exploring the Antarctic Ocean, New Hebrides and New Caledonia.
Captain Cook found Australia and the cook islands and got killed and eaten by human eaters in cook islands
Captain Cook was a ships' captain, not a cook.
Captain James Cook was English.
Captain James Cook was the captain of the Endeavour.
Captain James Cook was British.
Captain James Cook represented England on his journeys.