Inscription
Hon'ble. Henry Cavendish, Natural Philosopher lived here. Born 1731. Died 1810.
Site: Henry Cavendish (1 memorial)
WC1, Bedford Square, 11
Plaque actually in Montague Place
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Henry Cavendish
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Henry Cavendish
Chemist. Born in Nice, France, to a British aristocratic family. Became a mem...
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