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Henry Cavendish (1731-1810) was a British chemist, physicist, and mathematician . He is most well-known for his work in chemistry, notably his discovery of hydrogen . Cavendish was born in Nice, France, and died in London, England . He held citizenship in both the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Kingdom of Great Britain .
Cavendish received his education at various institutions, including Peterhouse, Cambridge, the University of Cambridge, and Newcome's School . His father was Lord Charles Cavendish . Throughout his career, Henry Cavendish made significant contributions to the fields of chemistry, physics, and mathematics, leaving a lasting impact on the scientific world.