Who Was Alive

Were James Cook and George Washington alive at the same time?

Yes. James Cook and George Washington were alive at the same time for 46 years, from 1732 to 1779.

James Cook was 3 when George Washington was born.

George Washington was 46 when James Cook died, aged 50.

James Cook

British explorer, cartographer and naval officer

Born 27 October 1728 · died 14 February 1779, aged 50

George Washington

Founding Father and first U.S. president

Born 22 February 1732 · died 14 December 1799, aged 67

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  2. James Cook
  3. George Washington
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  5. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  6. Ludwig van Beethoven
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James Cook and George Washington in bold, with some of their best-known contemporaries. Drag across to see the age each reached in any year. Faded ends mark uncertain dates.