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Francis Palgrave | |
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| Born | July 1788  |
| Died | 6 July 1861 (aged 72–73) London |
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| Children | Francis Turner Palgrave, Gifford Palgrave, Reginald Palgrave, Inglis Palgrave |
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Sir Francis Palgrave, KH FRS (/ˈpɔːlɡreɪv, ˈpæl-/;[1] born Francis Ephraim Cohen, July 1788 – 6 July 1861) was an English archivist and historian.[2] He was Deputy Keeper (chief executive) of the Public Record Office from its foundation in 1838 until his death; and he is also remembered for his many scholarly publications.
- ^ "Palgrave". Collins English Dictionary.
- ^ Chambers' Cyclopædia of English Literature, 7–8, p.360 "SIR FRANCIS PALGRAVE. This distinguished archaeologist, formally deputy-keeper of the Public Records, was an indefatigable student of our early history. He was born in London in 1788."