Henry Cavendish
(1731-1810)

British natural philosopher, scientist, and an important experimental and theoretical chemist and physicist – Henry Cavendish was born in Nice (City and commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France) on October 10th, 1731 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on February 24th, 1810 at the age of 78. Today Henry Cavendish would be 292 years old.

Age

how old was Henry Cavendish when he died?

Henry Cavendish died in 1810 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 10th, 1731 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Nice City and commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Death Date	February 24th, 1810 (Saturday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Henry Cavendish

Birthday

When was Henry Cavendish born?

Henry Cavendish was born on October 10th, 1731.

Death

When did Henry Cavendish die?

Henry Cavendish died on February 24th, 1810 at the age of 78 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today Henry Cavendish would be 292 years old.