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Henry Cavendish

Henry Cavendish

British natural philosopher, scientist, and an important experimental and theoretical chemist and physicist

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Birthdate
October 10, 1731
Birthplace
Nice
Nice
Date of Death
February 24, 1810
Place of Death
London
London
Author of
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Three papers, containing experiments on factitious air
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The electrical researches, written between 1771 and 1781
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Educated at
Peterhouse, Cambridge
Peterhouse, Cambridge
Newcome's School
Newcome's School
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Occupation
Mathematician
Mathematician
Physicist
Physicist
Chemist
Chemist
Scientist
Scientist
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Author
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Writer
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00000001081490430
Open Library ID
OL2114429A0
VIAF
672595230

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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Kingdom of Great Britain
Kingdom of Great Britain
Father
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Lord Charles Cavendish
Wikidata ID
Q131733
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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.

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