Edward Palmer (barrister)
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Edward Palmer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1644 |
| Died | 1667 (aged 22–23) |
| Citizenship | English |
| Alma mater | Middle Temple |
| Occupation | Barrister |
| Spouse | Mary Pitt |
Edward Palmer (1644–1667), of the Middle Temple was an English barrister of the mid-17th century. He is recorded in the History of Parliament Online biographical register of legal professionals of the Restoration period and is also listed as a son of Sir Geoffrey Palmer, 1st Baronet, a prominent lawyer and politician of the era.[1]
Palmer was baptized on 26 August 1644, the fourth son of Sir Geoffrey Palmer, 1st Baronet and Margaret née Moore. He was the brother of Geoffrey Palmer, a Ludgershall MP, and Sir Lewis Palmer, 2nd Baronet.[1]
In 1660, Palmer entered the Middle Temple, one of the four Inns of Court responsible for the education and regulation of barristers in England, and was called to the bar in 1664.[1][2]
By 15 May 1664, Palmer married Mary Pitt. The couple had no children.[1]
Palmer died in 1667.[1]