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An introduction to the life of scientist Henry Cavendish, grandson of the 2nd Duke of Devonshire, by Erinna Cave, Project Archivist for the Papers of Henry Cavendish.

During his lifetime, Henry was well-known for his work on gases (he discovered hydrogen), ascertaining that water was a compound of gases, and for determining the mass of the Earth. After his death, his papers revealed the extent of his genius, leading to a comparison with Newton.