Roger Palmer, 1st Earl of Castlemaine
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Roger Palmer, 1st Earl of Castlemaine, PC (3 September 1634 – 21 July 1705) was an English courtier, diplomat, and briefly a member of parliament, sitting in the House of Commons of England for part of 1660. He was also a noted Roman Catholic writer. His wife Barbara Villiers was one of Charles II's mistresses.
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Roger Palmer | |
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| 1st Earl of Castlemaine | |
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| Reign | 7 December 1661 - 21 July 1705 |
| Other titles | Baron Limerick |
| Born | (1634-09-03)3 September 1634 Dorney, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Died | 21 July 1705(1705-07-21) (aged 70) Oswestry, Shropshire, England |
| Buried | St. Mary's Church, Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, Wales |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Villiers, 1st Duchess of Cleveland |
| Father | Sir James Palmer |
| Mother | Lady Catherine Herbert |
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