Career
Palgrave was of Northwood Barningham, Norfolk and of the Inner Temple, and was a Gentleman of the Privy Chamber. He was created a baronet by Charles I on 24 June 1641. In December 1648, he was excluded from parliament under Pride"s Purge.
Palgrave died at the age of 66.
Palgrave married firstly Elizabeth Jermy, daughter of John Jermy of Gunton,Norfolk.