About Jackson Palmer
Lived 1867 – 1919 (aged 51–52). Jackson Palmer was a New Zealand politician and lawyer.
Member of Parliament
In Palmer stood for Parliament unsuccessfully in the electorate. He then represented the (–1893) and (–1902) electorates in the New Zealand House of Representatives. In-between he unsuccessfully contested a by-election for the Waitemata seat in 1894, which was won by future Prime Minister William Massey.
For his entire political career Palmer was an Independent Liberal. He declined the Premier John Ballance's invitation to join the Council of the Liberal Federation in 1891.
Palmer died in Wellington on 13 August 1919, and was buried at Karori Cemetery.
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Who was Jackson Palmer?
New Zealand politician
When was Jackson Palmer born?
Jackson Palmer was born in 1867 in Belfast.
When did Jackson Palmer die?
Jackson Palmer died in 1919 in New Zealand, Wellington.
What was Jackson Palmer's occupation?
Jackson Palmer was a politician and lawyer.
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Jackson Palmer was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jackson Palmer. https://biography.guide/jackson-palmer/
MLA: "Jackson Palmer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jackson-palmer/.
Chicago: "Jackson Palmer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jackson-palmer/.
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