Derek Palmer
Archdeacon of Rochester
About Derek Palmer
Lived 1928 – 2002 (aged 74).
Derek George Palmer (24 January 1928 – 20 March 2002) was an Anglican priest, most notably Archdeacon of Rochester and Canon Residential of Rochester Cathedral from 1977 to 1983.
Palmer was educated at Selwyn College, Cambridge, and Wells Theological College. He was ordained in 1953 and began his ministry as Priest in charge of the Good Shepherd, Bristol. He held incumbencies at Hartcliffe and Christ Church, Swindon (1968 - 1977) before his time as Archdeacon; and Dronfield afterwards. He was an Honorary Chaplain to the Queen from 1990 to 1998.
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Who was Derek Palmer?
archdeacon of Rochester
When was Derek Palmer born?
Derek Palmer was born on 24 January 1928.
When did Derek Palmer die?
Derek Palmer died on 20 March 2002.
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