James Cook was 42 years old when he first visited Australia.
James Cook did not discover Australia. He was the first to chart the eastern coast, doing so in 1770, when he was 41 years old, but Australia was first "discovered" by Dutch explorer Willem Jansz in 1606.
James Cook was born on 27 October 1728. He departed England on 25 August 1768, at the age of 39. He first sighted Australia's eastern coastline in April 1770. Therefore, he was 41 when he reached Australia.
James Cook spoke English.
James Cook was born on October 27, 1728 and died on February 14, 1779. James Cook would have been 50 years old at the time of death or 286 years old today.
James Cook died on February 14, 1779 at the age of 50.
He was 50.
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James Cook was born on November 7 (Old Style: October 27), 1728.
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No. James Cook died on 14 February 1779. He was only 50 years old.
captain was actually 42 years old