Background
Palmer was born in Reading, Berkshire the son of George Palmer who founded the firm of Huntley & Palmer, biscuit manufacturers.
Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom
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. He lost his seat in the general election of 1906 by the narrow margin of 41 votes.
In 1904 he received a baronetcy.
Palmer died at Newbury at the age of 52 and the baronetcy became extinct
Palmer married Jean Craig, daughter of William Young Craig.
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In 1900, Palmer was elected Member of Parliament for Salisbury.
