Sir Walter Palmer, 1st Baronet
Sir Walter Palmer, 1st Baronet | |
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| Born | 4 February 1858 |
| Died | 16 April 1910 (aged 52) |
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| Occupation | Politician |
| Spouse(s) | Jean Craig |
| Children | Gladys Milton Palmer |
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| Position held | member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1900–1906) |
Sir Walter Palmer, 1st Baronet (4 February 1858 – 16 April 1910) was a biscuit manufacturer and Conservative Party politician who served in the House of Commons from 1900 to 1906.
Palmer was born in Reading, Berkshire the son of George Palmer who founded the firm of Huntley & Palmer, biscuit manufacturers. He was educated at University College London, and also at the Sorbonne, Paris. He became a director of the firm and was also the first chairman of University College, Reading. In 1900 he was appointed a deputy lieutenant of Berkshire.
In 1900 Palmer was elected Member of Parliament for Salisbury. He lost his seat in the general election of 1906 by the narrow margin of 41 votes. On 25 August 1904 he was made a baronet. From 1901 to 1910, he lived at 50 Grosvenor Square, London.