City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Lord Palmerston

1784-1865

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2018

1. Lord Palmerston Marker

Inscription.
Prime Minister
Born here

Erected 1927 by London County Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1784.

Location. 51° 30.038′ N, 0° 7.961′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Queen Anne's Gate and Carteret Street when traveling east on Queen Anne's Gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Queen Anne's Gate, City of Westminster, England SW1H 9AA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Smith (a few steps from this marker); Lord Fisher (a few steps from this marker); Charles Townley (within shouting distance of this marker); Lord Haldane (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beaverbrook Foundation (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Richard Savage (about 180 meters away); Bali Bombings Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Royal Wedding 2011 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (Wikipedia). "Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, KG, GCB, PC, FRS (20 October

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1784 – 18 October 1865), was a British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister in the mid-19th century. Palmerston dominated British foreign policy during the period 1830 to 1865, when Britain was at the height of her imperial power. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865. He began his parliamentary career as a Tory, defected to the Whigs in 1830, and became the first Prime Minister of the newly formed Liberal Party in 1859." (Submitted on April 18, 2018.)

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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2018

2. Lord Palmerston Marker - Wide View

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.