Henry Cavendish
Physicist and chemist, discovered hydrogen
Born
October 10th, 1731
293 years ago
Died
February 24th, 1810
215 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A physicist and chemist contributed to the understanding of gases and chemical composition. Conducted experiments that established hydrogen as a distinct element, originally naming it 'inflammable air'. Known for the precise measurement of the Earth's density, Cavendish conducted the renowned Cavendish experiment in 1798, which allowed calculations of the gravitational constant. His meticulous data collection and analysis laid foundational work for later developments in chemistry and physics.
Discovered hydrogen as a distinct element
Conducted the Cavendish experiment on gravity
Measured Earth's density with high precision
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