Herbert Richmond Palmer

English barrister and colonial supervisor (1877–1958)
Person human Q5735394
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Herbert Richmond Palmer

Summary

Herbert Richmond Palmer is a human[1]. He was born in Kirkby Lonsdale[2]. He was born on April 18, 1877[3]. He died on May 22, 1958[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5] and rugby union player[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Herbert Richmond Palmer was born in Kirkby Lonsdale[2].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer was born on April 18, 1877[3].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer died on May 22, 1958[4].
  • Among Herbert Richmond Palmer's spouses was Margaret Isabel Abel Smith[8].
  • A child of Herbert Richmond Palmer was Jenifer Myrtle Palmer[9].
  • A child of Herbert Richmond Palmer was Virginia Katherine Palmer[10].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer worked as a rugby union player[6].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer held the position of Governor of British Cyprus[13].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer held the position of Governor of the Gambia[14].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer held the position of list of British governors of Cyprus[15].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer held the position of Governor of Northern Nigeria[16].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer was educated at Trinity Hall[17].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer was educated at Oundle School[18].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer is recorded as male[22].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer's member of sports team is recorded as Barbarian FC[24].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer's member of sports team is recorded as Cambridge University RUFC[25].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer's Commons category is recorded as Herbert Richmond Palmer[26].
  • Herbert Richmond Palmer's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Herbert Richmond Palmer was born in Kirkby Lonsdale[2]. He was born on April 18, 1877[3].

Education

Educated at Trinity Hall[17], a university building[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1350[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Oundle School[18], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1556[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[5] and rugby union player[6]. Positions held include Governor of British Cyprus[13]; Governor of the Gambia[14]; list of British governors of Cyprus[15]; and Governor of Northern Nigeria[16], a position[35], founded in 1897[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Personal Life

Herbert Richmond Palmer was married to Margaret Isabel Abel Smith[8]. Children include Jenifer Myrtle Palmer[9] and Virginia Katherine Palmer[10], 1930–1990[43].

Death and Burial

Herbert Richmond Palmer died on May 22, 1958[4].

Why It Matters

Herbert Richmond Palmer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Herbert Richmond Palmer born?

Born in Kirkby Lonsdale[2], Herbert Richmond Palmer…

Who was Herbert Richmond Palmer married to?

Herbert Richmond Palmer's spouses include Margaret Isabel Abel Smith[8].

What did Herbert Richmond Palmer do for work?

Herbert Richmond Palmer worked as diplomat[5] and rugby union player[6].

Where did Herbert Richmond Palmer go to school?

Herbert Richmond Palmer was educated at Trinity Hall[17] and Oundle School[18].

What awards did Herbert Richmond Palmer receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].

References

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  2. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Herbert
    Member of sports team Barbarian FC, Cambridge University RUFC
    Spouse Margaret Isabel Abel Smith
    Family name Palmer
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