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James Cook was the son of a merchant farmer, so as a child he would have been poor. After he embarked upon a successful career, this would not have changed a great deal, as the funds he was given were to support his voyages and exploration, not for personal use.

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No. James Cook's parents were humble farmers, and not at all rich.

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I think his parents were poor

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