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Date transcribed2011-08-00
Transcribed byPeter Bailey
CommentNote that notables of Indian, Afghan, etc. origin do not always follow the alphabetical name patterns established by Buckland in his original work.

Surname  Palmer    
First Name(s)  John    
Birth Year  1767    
Death Year  1836    
Entry  Born Oct. 8, 1767 : son of Lt-General W. Palmer, Military Secretary to Warren Hastings : was intended for the Navy, and took part in the naval actions on the Coromandel coast against Admiral Suffrein (q.v.) : left the Navy in 1783 and joined the firm of Burgh, Barber & Co. : became sole manager, as Palmer & Co. : and was styled the Prince of British merchants : he had great public spirit, and gave his support to J. S. Buckingham (q.v.) : he had intended to leave India in 1801-2, but losses compelled him to return : his firm failed in 1830 : he died, universally respected and regretted, Jan. 21, 1836 : his marble bust was erected by subscription in the Town Hall at Calcutta : The ""friend of the poor"" being inscribed on his tomb.     
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