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Elwin Palmer

1852 – 1906

British colonial administrator

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Lived 1852 – 1906 (aged 53). Elwin Palmer was a diplomat.

Sir Elwin Mitford Palmer (3 March 1852 – 28 January 1906) was a British colonial administrator.

Life He was born in London to Edward Palmer and his wife, Caroline. He was educated at Lancing College, Sussex, before joining the financial department of the Indian government in 1871. He became assistant Comptroller-General before leaving India for Egypt in 1855. Here, he succeeded Sir Gerald FitzGerald KCMG as director-general of accounts in Egypt. He was made CMG in 1888 and a year later succeeded Sir Edgar Vincent, 1st Viscount D'Abernon as financial advisor to the Khedive.

Sir Elwin was appointed first governor to the newly created National Bank of Egypt in 1898. In 1902 he was appointed president of the Agricultural Bank of Egypt, a subsidiary of the National Bank. He was made in 1892 and KCB in 1897 whilst also being awarded the grand cordens of the Osminieh Order and the Order of Medjidie.

He married Mary Augusta Lynch Clogstoun, daughter of Major Herbert Mackworth Clogstoun VC and Mary Julia MacKenzie (a niece of photographer Julia Margaret Cameron), on 27 August 1881 in Madras, India.

He died in Cairo on 28 January 1906.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Lancing College
Employers
Indian Civil Service
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
Elwin Mitford Palmer, Sir Elwin Mitford Palmer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elwin Palmer?

British colonial administrator (1852-1906)

When was Elwin Palmer born?

Elwin Palmer was born on 3 March 1852.

When did Elwin Palmer die?

Elwin Palmer died on 28 January 1906.

What was Elwin Palmer's occupation?

Elwin Palmer was a diplomat.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elwin Palmer

· Wikidata: Q5368302

· DBpedia: Elwin Palmer

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