Francis Palgrave

Francis Palgrave

KH FRS
Francis Palgrave; KH FRS
Born	July 1788
Died	6 July 1861 (aged 72–73); London
Occupation	Archivist; historian; author;
Children	Francis Turner Palgrave, Gifford Palgrave, Reginald Palgrave, Inglis Palgrave
Parent(s)	Meyer Cohen ; Rachel Levien ;

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."

[1] "Palgrave". Collins English Dictionary.

[2] 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."

[1]

[2]