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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.
The Earldom of Castlemaine was a title created in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created for Roger Palmer, the son of Sir James Palmer, a Gentleman of the Bedchamber under King Charles I, and Catherine Herbert, daughter of William Herbert, 1st Baron Powis.
Apr 27, 2022 · Roger Palmer, 1st Earl of Castlemaine, PC (1634–1705) was an English courtier, diplomat, and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1660. He was also a noted Catholic writer. His wife Barbara Villiers was one of Charles II's mistresses.
On 11 Dec 1661 Roger Palmer 1st Earl Castlemaine (age 27) was created 1st Earl Castlemaine, 1st Baron Limerick by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 31) in gratitude for allowing his wife [his wife] Barbara Villiers 1st Duchess of Cleveland (age 21) to become the King's mistress.
Roger Palmer, 1st Earl of Castlemaine, PC 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.
Sep 30, 2006 · Roger Palmer, 1st Earl of Castlemaine was born on 4 September 1634 at Dorney, Buckinghamshire, England G. 2 He was the son of Sir James Palmer and Lady Catherine Herbert. 2 He married Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, daughter of William Villiers, 2nd Viscount Grandison of Limerick and Hon. Mary Bayning, on 14 April 1659 at St ...
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