James Cook

Captain James Cook FRS RN (7 November 1728  14 February 1779) was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. Cook made detailed maps of Newfoundland prior to making three voyages to the Pacific Ocean, during which he achieved the first recorded European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands, and the first recorded circumnavigation of New Zealand.

Cook joined the British merchant navy as a teenager and joined the Royal Navy in 1755. He saw action in the Seven Years' War, and subsequently surveyed and mapped much of the entrance to the Saint Lawrence River during the siege of Quebec. This helped bring Cook to the attention of the Admiralty and Royal Society. This notice came at a crucial moment in both Cook's career and the direction of British overseas exploration, and led to his commission in 1766 as commander of HM Bark Endeavour for the first of three Pacific voyages.

In three voyages Cook sailed thousands of miles across largely uncharted areas of the globe. He mapped lands from New Zealand to Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean in greater detail and on a scale not previously achieved. As he progressed on his voyages of discovery he surveyed and named features, and recorded islands and coastlines on European maps for the first time. He displayed a combination of seamanship, superior surveying and cartographic skills, physical courage and an ability to lead men in adverse conditions.

James Cook (disambiguation)

James Cook (1728–1779) was a British explorer, navigator, and map maker.

James Cook may also refer to:

People

  • James Cook (Australian footballer) (born 1974), former Australian Football League player
  • James Cook (American football) (1888–1979), National Football League guard
  • James M. Cook (1807–1868), New York State Comptroller, 1854–1855
  • James William Cook (1820–1875), Canadian businessman and political figure
  • James Cook (boxer) (born 1959), British boxer and community worker
  • James Cook (broadcaster), British journalist and Scotland correspondent for the BBC
  • James Cook (Skins), a fictional character from the British teen drama Skins
  • James Clement Cook (born 1959), American musician, writer, and film and television producer
  • James Hume Cook (1866–1942), Australian politician
  • James H. Cook, American frontiersman, see Paleontology in Nebraska
  • James B. Cook, English-trained architect in Memphis, Tennessee
  • James Dunbar Cook (1921–2007), British rear admiral
  • James J. Cooke (born 1939), American historian, author, academic and soldier
  • James Cook (Skins)

    James Cook, known as Cook to his friends, is a fictional character in the British teen drama Skins. He is portrayed by Jack O'Connell. In the third series his true emotions are explored and it is revealed that his womanising violent lifestyle is in fact a smoke screen to cover up his real emotions. His actions often cause trouble and create havoc, affecting those around him. However, in the fourth series he begins to change his ways after a conversation with his solicitor and when he begins to realise the consequences of his actions, most notably witnessing his younger brother beginning to follow in his footsteps. His life is then taken in a wholly other direction when he investigates the death of his best friend, in series four's final episodes.

    Characterisation

    Cook is an outgoing, sexually promiscuous, and in many ways self-destructive young man, who appears to have come from a troubled family background. He is an impulsive 17-year-old at the start of the series. He loves to have a good time and is constantly the life and soul of any party. Cook shows a great interest in the ladies, and all his partying can sometimes get out of hand, leading him into trouble. He loves to drink and use drugs, but whether or not he is an addict is left ambiguous to the viewers. Throughout the series, he is best friends with both Freddie and JJ, although at times, his sexual relationship with Effy Stonem drives a rift between them. Despite his self-destructive lifestyle, Cook is unusually caring and kind-hearted - as seen in his fondness for JJ, and his kindness to Naomi and Pandora when they are in tough times.

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    New York Post 22 Apr 2025
    In 2015, he was specifically chosen by a group of priests and United Nations officials to cook for the pontiff — who was born and raised in the South American country — during his highly anticipated trip to New York City.
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    The Capital Journal 22 Apr 2025
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    Detroit Free Press 22 Apr 2025
    Michigan edge rusher Josaiah Stewart has met with the Detroit Lions ... wide receiver Amon-Ra St ... 9 ... 7 ... He tied with Baltimore’s Derrick Henry and Buffalo’s James Cook with an NFL-leading 16 touchdowns, as he combined for nearly 2,000 yards from scrimmage.
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    Bills draft picks through the years have run the gamut from greatness to no-shows

    Times Telegram 22 Apr 2025
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    Bills' Blockbuster Trade of James Cook Predicted With Strange Timing

    The Capital Journal 21 Apr 2025
    One way to do this. GM Brandon Beane plays out the string, tries to win a Super Bowl with James Cook lined up alongside QB Josh Allen, and then lets Cook go via free agency a year from now ....
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    Bills could cut ties with 2-time 1,000-yard rusher in blockbuster trade with Cowboys

    Sportingnews 21 Apr 2025
    In a recent article, Pro Football Network named Buffalo Bills running back James Cook as a potential preseason trade candidate, while listing the Cowboys among Cook's top hypothetical fits.
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    Cowboys could land $40 million 2-time Pro Bowler in blockbuster trade with Bills

    Sportingnews 21 Apr 2025
    James Cook is going into the final year of his rookie deal with the Buffalo Bills ... Pro Football Network's Sterling Xie tabbed the Cowboys as a potential fit for Cook in a trade ... Cook is projected to earn a four-year, $40 million deal in free agency.
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    NJ-born chef Britt Rescigno's third run ends on Food Network's 'Tournament of Champions'

    app 21 Apr 2025
    For the third time in as many years, Jersey-born Chef Britt Rescigno cooked her way to the final four of Food Network's "Tournament of Champions." ... "But it doesn't matter because I can cook just like anyone else.".
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    Pop-up dinner Korea de Rez to blend Korean and Ojibwe cuisine at Milwaukee's Goodkind

    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 21 Apr 2025
    Stevenson was a James Beard Award semifinalist in the category of Emerging Chef in 2024. He began his cooking career ... Lee is known for her pop-up events and Korean cooking classes in the Milwaukee area.
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    'Flat-out loaded': The 2025 NFL draft is overflowing with running backs

    Usatoday 21 Apr 2025
    Sports Seriously ... Maybe. Maybe not ... Too bad ... Beane, whose offseason has included stalled contract talks with his 2022 second-round pick, running back James Cook, said someone asked about his philosophy for drafting a running back in the first round.
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    Bills James Cook Trade Rumor Gets Response From Dallas

    The Capital Journal 19 Apr 2025
    The idea of trading James Cook from the Bills to the Cowboys is intriguing. But an insider explains why this one isn't happening ....
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    Bills' James Cook contract saga could end in trade to NFC East teams

    Sportingnews 19 Apr 2025
    Then they drafted James Cook to replace Singletary. Now, it could be Cook's turn. Cook is pretty much the only Bills star eligible for an extension this offseason who hasn't gotten one.
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    Bears trade idea lands 16-TD RB to boost Caleb Williams

    Sportingnews 19 Apr 2025
    In his stead, Xie writes the Bears should try to trade for Bills star James Cook. Cook is pretty much the only Bills star eligible for an extension this offseason who hasn't gotten one ... Cook would definitely be an upgrade.
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    Bills Mailbag: Does Buffalo still need another cornerback after signing Tre'Davious White?

    Auburnpub dot com 19 Apr 2025
    In this week's mailbag, Katherine Fitzgerald answers readers' questions about the cornerback position, James Cook, the team anthem and more ... .
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