Charles Cavendish ( c 1704 - 1783 )

Birth: c 1704 Death: 28 April 1783 Research Field: Mechanics Education: Eton College Career: MP for Heytesbury (1725-1727); MP for Westminster (1727-1734); MP for Derbyshire (1734-1741); Gentleman of the Bedchamber to Frederick, Prince of Wales (1728-1730); devised a self-registering thermometer which was used to measure the temperature of sea water at depth Membership: Fellow Election Date: 8/06/1727 Medals/Prizes: Copley Medal 1757 Council: VP 1751-1752, 1755, 1757 and 1760-1762.