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Francis Palgrave

British historian · Writers · Lived 1788 to 1861 · aged 73

Sir Francis Palgrave, was an English archivist and historian. He was Deputy Keeper of the Public Record Office from its foundation in 1838 until his death; and he is also remembered for his many scholarly publications.

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Fellow of the Royal Society
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1788 to 1861 · aged 73