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Captain James Cook was a British explorer, navigator, and cartographer renowned for his voyages in the 18th century. He is best known for mapping significant portions of the Pacific Ocean, including the coasts of New Zealand and Australia, and for his detailed explorations of the Hawaiian Islands. Cook's expeditions contributed greatly to the knowledge of the Pacific region and helped establish British claims to territories in the area. He was also the first recorded European to make contact with the eastern coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands.

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