1731–1810
Henry Cavendish
English natural philosopher, and scientist
78years old at death
28,626days lived
67%of the people on this site died younger
Henry Cavendish was born on 10 October 1731 and died on 24 February 1810, aged 78 years and 137 days. That is 28,626 days in all.
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- Giuseppe VerdiItalian opera composer · 1813–190187 yrs
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- Fridtjof NansenNorwegian polar explorer · 1861–193068 yrs
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