Henry Cavendish

About Henry Cavendish

Birth Day: October 10, 1731
Birth Place: France
Died On: Feb 24, 1810 (age 78)
Birth Sign: Libra

Henry Cavendish Net Worth

Henry Cavendish was born on October 10, 1731 in France. Theoretical physicist and chemist known for having discovered hydrogen, or 'inflammable air', as he called it. He also contributed important research into the composition of atmospheric air.
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💰Henry Cavendish Net worth: $12 billion

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About

Theoretical Physicist and Chemist known for having discovered hydrogen, or 'inflammable air', as he called it. He also contributed important research into the composition of atmospheric air.

Before Fame

He attended the University of Cambridge at Peterhouse but dropped out to start his own laboratory.

Trivia

He conducted a famous experiment meant to discover the weight of the Earth, an experiment that has come to be known as 'The Cavendish Experiment'.

Family Life

His father was Lord Charles Cavendish, the third son of the 2nd Duke of Devonshire.

Associated With

He was a theoretical Physicist like Neil Degrasse Tyson of current times.