Thomas Cook (22 November 1808--18 July 1892) of Melbourne, Derbyshire, England founded the travel agency Thomas Cook & Son (popularly nicknamed Cook's Tours) that became Thomas Cook AG before eventually becoming Thomas Cook Group plc in 2007.
Thomas Cook (22 November 1808--18 July 1892) was an English businessman. He is best known for founding the travel agency Thomas Cook & Son (popularly nicknamed Cook's Tours) that became Thomas Cook AG before eventually becoming Thomas Cook Group plc in 2007.