Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:HMS_Discovery
gptkb:University gptkb:HMS_Resolution gptkb:HMS_Endeavour |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Order
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1728-10-27
|
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Marton,_England
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:James_Cook_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
1779-02-14
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
First European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia
Claiming New Zealand for Great Britain Circumnavigating New Zealand |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
James Edward Cook
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Cartography
Exploration of the Pacific Navigation techniques |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Mapping the Pacific Ocean
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Cook Islands named after him
Cook Strait named after him Statues and memorials worldwide Cook's voyages contributed to the Age of Enlightenment Numerous place names in Australia and New Zealand |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:British
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
Detailed maps of the Pacific Islands
Scientific observations during voyages First to cross the Antarctic Circle Establishment of British colonies in the Pacific Introduction of European flora and fauna to Pacific Islands |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Voyages_of_James_Cook
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:explorer
|
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
Hawaii, United States
|
| gptkbp:rank |
gptkb:musical_group
|
| gptkbp:scenic_views |
First Voyage (1768-1771)
Second Voyage (1772-1775) Third Voyage (1776-1779) |
| gptkbp:service_branch |
gptkb:starship
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Elizabeth_Cook
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Last_House_on_Cemetery_Lane_2
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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