About Charles Palmer
Lived 1869 – 1947 (aged 78). Charles Palmer was a British sport shooter.
Charles Palmer (18 August 1869 – 14 November 1947) was an English sport shooter who competed at the 1908, 1912 and 1920 Summer Olympics for Great Britain.
In the 1908 Olympics, he won a gold medal in the team trap shooting event and was fifth in the individual trap shooting event. Four years later, he won a silver medal in the team clay pigeons event and was 21st in the trap event.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Palmer?
English sport shooter (1869–1947)
When was Charles Palmer born?
Charles Palmer was born on 18 August 1869 in Old Warden.
When did Charles Palmer die?
Charles Palmer died on 14 November 1947 in Colwyn Bay.
What was Charles Palmer's occupation?
Charles Palmer was a sport shooter.
What nationality was Charles Palmer?
Charles Palmer was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Palmer (sport shooter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Palmer. https://biography.guide/charles-palmer-sport-shooter/
MLA: "Charles Palmer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-palmer-sport-shooter/.
Chicago: "Charles Palmer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-palmer-sport-shooter/.
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