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.
