Charles Clerke

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Charles Clerke born?August 22, 1741
2. When did Charles Clerke die?August 22, 1779
3. What is the career?Officer in the Royal Navy, explorer
4. What is the cause of death?Tuberculosis
5. Who was Charles Clerke?Charles Clerke was a Royal Navy officer who sailed on four discovery voyages, three of which were with Captain James Cook.
6. What happened to Captain Cook and how did Clerke become captain?When Captain Cook was killed in Hawaii in 1779, Clerke stepped in and became the new captain of the expedition.

Royal Navy: The United Kingdom's naval warfare force, a significant instrument of global exploration and power projection in the 18th century.
Circumnavigation: The act of completing a voyage around the entire circumference of the Earth, a major feat of navigation and endurance.
Tuberculosis: A severe infectious disease prevalent in the 18th century, often leading to death due to lack of effective treatments.
Age of Discovery: A historical period characterized by extensive overseas exploration and the mapping of new territories by European powers.