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Discovery of Hydrogen

Great Britain · Science / Physics. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1766Date range
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Chronological records

1766

Henry Cavendish1766

Science / Physics

First recognizes hydrogen as a substance distinct from other flammable gases, who is credited with its discovery. Discovers hydrogen, "inflammable air"

Names involved

Henry Cavendish

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