: About Me

Henry Cavendish The man who weighed the world If you are interested in Science and History, then a trip to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire is well worth a visit. The Cavendish family has owned the house since 1552 when Sir William Cavendish first purchased the manor. The most notable member of this fine family was the scientist Henry Cavendish Grandson of the second Duke William Cavendish. Henry was born in Nice France in 1731 his mother was Lady Anne Grey, and his father was Lord Charles Cavendish. Charles Cavendish himself was an able politician and scientist who received the Royal Societ...