Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook (22 November 1808 – 18 July 1892) was an English businessman. He is best known for founding the travel agency Thomas Cook & Son. He was also one of the initial developers of the "package tour" including travel, accommodations, and the like.

This article is about the travel entrepreneur. For the current travel company, see Thomas Cook Holidays. For the defunct airline, see Thomas Cook Airlines. For other uses, see Thomas Cook (disambiguation).

Thomas Cook
Born(1808-11-22)22 November 1808
Melbourne, Derbyshire, England
Died18 July 1892(1892-07-18) (aged 83)
Knighton, Leicester, England
OccupationFounder of Thomas Cook & Son
OrganizationThomas Cook & Son
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