English natural philosopher, and scientist (1731–1810). Henry Cavendish was born on 10 October 1731 in what is now France. Henry Cavendish is remembered as a chemist, physicist and mathematician, a citizen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Before and after
- from 1730 to 1735Ottoman–Persian War of 1730–1735
- 1730Founding of Fitchburg
- from March 1730 to August 1730Western Persia campaign of 1730
- 24 April 1731Death of Daniel Defoe
- 10 October 1731Birth of Henry Cavendish
- 1732Trevi Fountain
- 22 February 1732Birth of George Washington
- 31 March 1732Birth of Joseph Haydn
- 13 March 1733Birth of Joseph Priestley
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