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Claiming the Territory
- When
- September 1774
- Where
- New Caledonia
Cook claimed New Caledonia in the name of his king after setting foot on the island.
In September 1774, Cook became the first European to set foot on New Caledonia and claimed the land in the name of his king.
Sources
- James Cook Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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