Francis Palgrave

British historian
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Francis Palgrave

Summary

Francis Palgrave is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on July 1, 1788[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 6, 1861[5]. He worked as a historian[6], writer[7], archivist[8], non-fiction writer[9], and civil servant[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Francis Palgrave was born in London[2].
  • Francis Palgrave died in London[4].
  • Francis Palgrave was born on July 1, 1788[3].
  • Francis Palgrave was born on 1786[12].
  • Francis Palgrave died on July 6, 1861[5].
  • Francis Palgrave died on 1861[13].
  • Francis Palgrave's father was Meyer Cohen[14].
  • Francis Palgrave's mother was Rachel Levien[15].
  • Among Francis Palgrave's spouses was Elizabeth Turner[16].
  • A child of Francis Palgrave was Francis Turner Palgrave[17].
  • A child of Francis Palgrave was William Gifford Palgrave[18].
  • A child of Francis Palgrave was Reginald Palgrave[19].
  • A child of Francis Palgrave was Robert Inglis Palgrave[20].
  • Francis Palgrave held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • Francis Palgrave worked as a historian[6].
  • Francis Palgrave's professions included writer[7].
  • Francis Palgrave's professions included archivist[8].
  • Francis Palgrave worked as a non-fiction writer[9].
  • Francis Palgrave worked as a civil servant[10].
  • Francis Palgrave's professions included art historian[22].
  • Francis Palgrave's field of work was history[23].
  • Francis Palgrave's field of work was archival science[24].
  • Francis Palgrave received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • Francis Palgrave received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • Francis Palgrave received the Knight Bachelor[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Francis Palgrave was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 1, 1788[3] and 1786[12]. His father was Meyer Cohen[14]. His mother was Rachel Levien[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], writer[7], archivist[8], non-fiction writer[9], civil servant[10], and art historian[22]. Fields of work include history[23] and archival science[24], a field of study[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], a fellowship award[29], in United Kingdom[30]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26], a fellowship award[31]; and Knight Bachelor[27], a title of honor[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1300[34].

Personal Life

Francis Palgrave was married to Elizabeth Turner[16]. Children include Francis Turner Palgrave[17], a writer[35], 1824–1897[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37]; William Gifford Palgrave[18], an explorer[38], 1826–1888[39], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40]; Reginald Palgrave[19], a historian[41], 1829–1904[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[44]; and Robert Inglis Palgrave[20], an economist[45], 1827–1919[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[48], specialised in economics[49].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 6, 1861[5] and 1861[13]. Francis Palgrave died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Francis Palgrave ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Francis Palgrave born?

Francis Palgrave's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Francis Palgrave die?

Francis Palgrave passed away in London[4].

Who were Francis Palgrave's parents?

Francis Palgrave's father was Meyer Cohen[14]. Francis Palgrave's mother was Rachel Levien[15].

Who was Francis Palgrave married to?

Francis Palgrave's spouses include Elizabeth Turner[16].

What did Francis Palgrave do for work?

Francis Palgrave worked as historian[6], writer[7], archivist[8], non-fiction writer[9], and civil servant[10].

What awards did Francis Palgrave receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26], and Knight Bachelor[27].

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  3. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  7. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . npg.org.uk. npg.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Q75653886. proquest.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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