William Palliser

William Palliser

Sir William Palliser MP (1830 – 1882) was an Irish-born politician and inventor, the son of Wray Palliser and a brother of Captain John Palliser, a noted geographer and explorer.

Palliser patented 14 ordnance-related inventions. His expertise in ordnance led to his receiving a knighthood from Queen Victoria at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight in 1873. He developed the Baron's Court estate in London, part of which was sold after his death, and became the Queen's Club.

Palliser was Member of Parliament (MP) for Taunton, Somerset from 1880 until his death.

Sir William Palliser died in 1882 and was survived by his wife and four children. He is buried in Brompton Cemetery, London. [http://www.brompton.org/Residents.htm]


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