George Herbert Palmer

American philosopher (1842–1933)
Person human Q5540531
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George Herbert Palmer

Summary

George Herbert Palmer is a human[1]. He was born in Boston[2]. He was born on March 9, 1842[3]. He passed away in Massachusetts[4]. He died on May 8, 1933[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], biographer[7], and translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • George Herbert Palmer's place of birth was Boston[2].
  • George Herbert Palmer passed away in Massachusetts[4].
  • George Herbert Palmer was born on March 9, 1842[3].
  • George Herbert Palmer died on May 8, 1933[5].
  • Burial took place at Wellesley College Columbarium[10].
  • Among George Herbert Palmer's spouses was Alice Freeman Palmer[11].
  • George Herbert Palmer held citizenship in United States[12].
  • George Herbert Palmer's professions included philosopher[6].
  • George Herbert Palmer worked as a biographer[7].
  • George Herbert Palmer's professions included translator[8].
  • George Herbert Palmer was employed by Harvard University[13].
  • George Herbert Palmer's education included a stint at Harvard University[14].
  • George Herbert Palmer's education included a stint at Phillips Academy[15].
  • A notable work attributed to George Herbert Palmer is The Odyssey of Homer[16].
  • George Herbert Palmer is recorded as male[17].
  • George Herbert Palmer's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • George Herbert Palmer's Commons category is recorded as George Herbert Palmer[19].
  • George Herbert Palmer's family name is recorded as Palmer[20].
  • George Herbert Palmer's given name is recorded as George[21].

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Origins and Family

George Herbert Palmer was born in Boston[2]. He was born on March 9, 1842[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[14], a private university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1636[24], headquartered in Cambridge[25] and Phillips Academy[15], a high school[26], in United States[27], founded in 1778[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], biographer[7], and translator[8]. George Herbert Palmer was employed by Harvard University[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to George Herbert Palmer is The Odyssey of Homer[16].

Personal Life

George Herbert Palmer was married to Alice Freeman Palmer[11].

Death and Burial

George Herbert Palmer died on May 8, 1933[5]. He passed away in Massachusetts[4]. He is buried at Wellesley College Columbarium[10].

Why It Matters

George Herbert Palmer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was George Herbert Palmer born?

George Herbert Palmer's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did George Herbert Palmer die?

George Herbert Palmer died in Massachusetts[4].

Who was George Herbert Palmer married to?

George Herbert Palmer's spouses include Alice Freeman Palmer[11].

What did George Herbert Palmer do for work?

George Herbert Palmer worked as philosopher[6], biographer[7], and translator[8].

Where did George Herbert Palmer go to school?

George Herbert Palmer was educated at Harvard University[14] and Phillips Academy[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . American National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, biographer, translator
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  2. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Prabook id ['1121128', '2302632']
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  3. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Harvard University, Phillips Academy
    Place of death Massachusetts
    Prabook id ['1121128', '2302632']
    Family name Palmer
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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