James Cook was born on 7 November [O.S. 27 October] 1728 in the village of Marton in the North Riding of Yorkshire and baptised on 14 November (N.S.) in the parish church of St Cuthbert, where his name can be seen in the church register.

5 days ago · James Cook (born October 27, 1728, Marton-in-Cleveland, Yorkshire, England—died February 14, 1779, Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii) was a British naval captain, navigator, and explorer who sailed the seaways and coasts of Canada (1759 and 1763–67) and conducted three expeditions to the Pacific Ocean (1768–71, 1772–75, and1776–79), ranging from ...

Cook was born in the small Yorkshire village of Marton on the 27 October 1728 to a humble rural family. Marked out early on from his siblings and peers, the young Cook received a good education thanks to the patronage of the local Lord of the Manor.

Born the second of eight children, his father was a farm laborer. In 1736 his family moved to Airey Holme farm at Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, England, and his father's employer paid for him to attend the local school.

Aug 13, 2021 · Here is everything you need to know about the life and major achievements of Captain James Cook, the celebrated British explorer, cartographer and navigator. Captain Cook Facts. Full name: James Cook. Birthday: October 27, 1728. Place of birth: Marton, Yorkshire, England. Baptized: November 14, 1728. Died: February 14, 1779

James Cook was born on 7 November 1728 (N.S.) in the village of Marton in Yorkshire and baptised on 14 November (N.S.) in the parish church of St Cuthbert, where his name can be seen in the church register.

James Cook was born on 27th October 1728 in East Marton, now part of the area occupied by Stewart Park, Middlesbrough. His father, James, was originally from Scotland, and had married Grace Pace from Thornaby on Tees.

Mar 14, 2021 · Captain James Cook was a famous explorer of the 18th century. He was born on 7 November 1728 in Marton, Yorkshire. His father was a farm foreman. James went to Postgate School. When he was 17 Cook went to work in a shop …

Captain James Cook was born in 1728 in Marton, Yorkshire, England. He was a second child born to James Cook and Grace Pace. He received a basic education at Postgate School at Great Ayton before he was sent to work for William Sanders in Staithes.

James Cook (1728-1779), navigator, was born on 27 October 1728 at Marton-in-Cleveland, Yorkshire, England, the son of a Scottish labourer and his Yorkshire wife. He grew up on a farm at Great Ayton, attending the village school, and at 17 was apprenticed to a shopkeeper at Staithes.