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Bascom H. Palmer

d. 1916

Politician and ophthalmologist from Florida

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About Bascom H. Palmer

Bascom Headon Palmer Sr. (? - April 2, 1916) was a state legislator and judge in Florida. A Democrat, he represented Columbia County, Florida in the Florida House of Representatives in 1885. He then represented the 14th District in the Florida Senate from 1895 to 1901. In 1901 he was appointed a judge. His namesake son was a doctor in the military. He became a prominent ophthalmologist. The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is named for him.

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Important facts

Died
1916

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Who was Bascom H. Palmer?

politician and ophthalmologist from Florida

When did Bascom H. Palmer die?

Bascom H. Palmer died in 1916.

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· Wikipedia: Bascom H. Palmer

· Wikidata: Q116294367

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