Henry Robinson Palmer

British civil engineer
Person human Q1607222
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Henry Robinson Palmer

Summary

Henry Robinson Palmer is a human[1]. Born in Metropolitan Borough of Hackney[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1795[3]. He passed away in Metropolitan Borough of Westminster[4]. He died on September 12, 1844[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], civil engineer[7], and railway engineer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Robinson Palmer was born in Metropolitan Borough of Hackney[2].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer died in Metropolitan Borough of Westminster[4].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer was born on January 1, 1795[3].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer died on September 12, 1844[5].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer's professions included engineer[6].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer worked as a civil engineer[7].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer's professions included railway engineer[8].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer received the Fellow of the Royal Society[11].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer was a member of Royal Society[12].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer is recorded as male[13].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer's Commons category is recorded as Henry Robinson Palmer[15].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer's family name is recorded as Palmer[16].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer's given name is recorded as Henry[17].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer's work location is recorded as London[18].
  • Henry Robinson Palmer's Commons Creator page is recorded as Henry Robinson Palmer[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Robinson Palmer's place of birth was Metropolitan Borough of Hackney[2]. He was born on January 1, 1795[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], civil engineer[7], and railway engineer[8].

Recognition

Henry Robinson Palmer received the Fellow of the Royal Society[11].

Death and Burial

Henry Robinson Palmer died on September 12, 1844[5]. He died in Metropolitan Borough of Westminster[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Robinson Palmer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

He is credited with the discovery of corrugated galvanised iron[22], a building material[23].

FAQs

Where was Henry Robinson Palmer born?

Born in Metropolitan Borough of Hackney[2], Henry Robinson Palmer…

Where did Henry Robinson Palmer die?

Henry Robinson Palmer died in Metropolitan Borough of Westminster[4].

What did Henry Robinson Palmer do for work?

Henry Robinson Palmer worked as engineer[6], civil engineer[7], and railway engineer[8].

What awards did Henry Robinson Palmer receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[11].

What did Henry Robinson Palmer discover?

Henry Robinson Palmer is credited as discoverer of corrugated galvanised iron[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . 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. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Metropolitan Borough of Hackney
    Citizenship
    Given name Henry
    Place of death Metropolitan Borough of Westminster
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