Adam Smith & Captain James Cook
Did Adam Smith and Captain James Cook live at the same time?
Yes. Adam Smith and Captain James Cook lived at the same time for 51 years, from 1728 to 1779.[1][2][3][4]
Adam Smith · Captain James Cook · Born in 1723 · Born in 1728
Adam Smith
1723–1790
Philosophy & Thought
Economist, author of The Wealth of Nations
Captain James Cook
1728–1779
Exploration
Mapped the Pacific, reached Australia
Adam Smith
Philosophy & Thought
Born in Kirkcaldy
Died in Edinburgh
Captain James Cook
Exploration
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Sources
- Adam Smith — Wikipedia
- Adam Smith (Q9381) — Wikidata
- James Cook — Wikipedia
- Captain James Cook (Q7324) — Wikidata