Thomas W. Palmer

American politician (1830–1913)
Person human Q2427963
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Thomas W. Palmer

Summary

Thomas W. Palmer is a human[1]. He was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on January 25, 1830[3]. He passed away in Detroit[4]. He died on June 1, 1913[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Detroit[2], Thomas W. Palmer…
  • Thomas W. Palmer died in Detroit[4].
  • Thomas W. Palmer was born on January 25, 1830[3].
  • Thomas W. Palmer died on June 1, 1913[5].
  • Thomas W. Palmer is buried at Elmwood Cemetery[10].
  • Among Thomas W. Palmer's spouses was Elizabeth Merrill Palmer[11].
  • Thomas W. Palmer held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Thomas W. Palmer's professions included politician[6].
  • Thomas W. Palmer's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Thomas W. Palmer worked as a businessperson[8].
  • Thomas W. Palmer held the position of member of the State Senate of Michigan[13].
  • Thomas W. Palmer held the position of United States senator[14].
  • Thomas W. Palmer held the position of United States senator[15].
  • Thomas W. Palmer held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Thomas W. Palmer held the position of United States Ambassador to Spain[17].
  • Thomas W. Palmer held the position of president[18].
  • Thomas W. Palmer's education included a stint at University of Michigan[19].
  • Thomas W. Palmer is recorded as male[20].
  • Thomas W. Palmer's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Thomas W. Palmer was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
  • Thomas W. Palmer's Commons category is recorded as Thomas W. Palmer[23].
  • Thomas W. Palmer's family name is recorded as Palmer[24].
  • Thomas W. Palmer's given name is recorded as Thomas[25].
  • Thomas W. Palmer's significant event is recorded as Detroit Art Loan Exhibition of 1883[26].
  • Thomas W. Palmer's significant event is recorded as founding[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Detroit[2], Thomas W. Palmer… he was born on January 25, 1830[3].

Education

Thomas W. Palmer was educated at University of Michigan[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and businessperson[8]. Positions held include member of the State Senate of Michigan[13], a position[28], in United States[29]; United States senator[14], a position[30], in United States[31]; United States Ambassador to Spain[17], a position[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1779[34]; and president[18], a corporate title[35].

Personal Life

Thomas W. Palmer was married to Elizabeth Merrill Palmer[11]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

Thomas W. Palmer died on June 1, 1913[5]. He passed away in Detroit[4]. Burial took place at Elmwood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Thomas W. Palmer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Thomas W. Palmer born?

Thomas W. Palmer's place of birth was Detroit[2].

Where did Thomas W. Palmer die?

Thomas W. Palmer passed away in Detroit[4].

Who was Thomas W. Palmer married to?

Thomas W. Palmer's spouses include Elizabeth Merrill Palmer[11].

What did Thomas W. Palmer do for work?

Thomas W. Palmer worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Thomas W. Palmer go to school?

Thomas W. Palmer was educated at University of Michigan[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The Detroit Institute of Arts: A Brief History. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . The Detroit Institute of Arts: A Brief History. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . The Detroit Institute of Arts: A Brief History. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, diplomat, businessperson
    Position held member of the State Senate of Michigan, United States senator, United States senator +3
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, diplomat, businessperson
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  3. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Michigan
    Place of birth Detroit
    Sex or gender male
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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