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Francis Palmes
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General Francis Palmes (unknown artist)
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| Died | 1719 |
| Allegiance |  Kingdom of Great Britain |
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British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles/wars | War of the Spanish Succession |
Lieutenant-General Francis Palmes (died 1719) was a very important general who worked closely with the Duke of Marlborough. He was a soldier and also a diplomat. This means he helped with talks between countries. He fought in big battles like the Battle of Blenheim. Palmes passed away in Dresden in 1719.
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Early Life of Francis Palmes
Francis Palmes was the second son of Francis Palmes of Carcraig. His mother was Elizabeth Taylor. Her family was from County Limerick in Ireland. The Palmes family was a branch of a larger family from Naburn.
Military Career and Achievements
Francis Palmes started his long military journey soon after 1688. He became a captain in the Lord Cavendish's Regiment of Horse. This was on December 31, 1688.
Serving in Ireland and Beyond
During the 1690s, Palmes served in Ireland. He became a lieutenant-colonel in Hugh Wyndham's Regiment of Carabiniers. This happened on January 2, 1694. He also took part in the War of the Spanish Succession. This was a major conflict in Europe.
Rising Through the Ranks
The Duke of Marlborough thought highly of Palmes. He suggested Palmes become a brigadier-general. On January 1, 1704, Palmes was promoted to this rank. He had already been a colonel of horse since July 1, 1702.
The Battle of Blenheim
Palmes led a brigade and his own regiment at the Battle of Blenheim. This was a very important battle. Reports from that day said that Palmes was key to their success. He helped the army win the battle.
Palmes continued to rise in rank. He became a major-general on January 1, 1707. Then, he was promoted to lieutenant-general on January 1, 1709. He was the colonel of his old regiment, the Carabiniers, from 1707 to 1712. Later, he led a new regiment of dragoons from 1715 until he died.
Political Role
Francis Palmes also had a short time in politics. He was elected to represent West Looe in the British Parliament. This happened in a special election on January 23, 1707. However, he did not try to be re-elected in 1708.
Diplomatic Missions
From February 1708, Palmes traveled a lot. He went on important missions to different countries. These included the United Provinces, Hanover, Prussia, Vienna, and Savoy. His job was to work with Britain's allies. He was an envoy, which means a special representative, to the Duke of Savoy in 1709. In 1718, he became the envoy to Poland. He passed away in Dresden on January 4, 1719.
