Plaque

Henry Cavendish

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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