Henry Palmer (Royal Navy officer, born 1582) facts for kids
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Sir Henry Palmer
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| Born | 1582 |
| Died | 1644 |
| Allegiance |  England |
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Royal Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
Vice Admiral Sir Henry Palmer (born 1582, died 1644) was an important officer in the Royal Navy, England's navy. He rose through the ranks to become a Vice Admiral. Later, he took on a very important job as the Comptroller of the Navy, which meant he helped manage the navy's money and supplies.
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Henry Palmer was born in 1582. His father, also named Henry Palmer, was a Rear-Admiral in the Royal Navy. Following in his father's footsteps, young Henry joined the Royal Navy.
In 1625, after a military trip called the Cádiz Expedition, Palmer was put in charge of ships in an area known as the Downs. This was an important place for ships to anchor safely. In 1632, he received a big promotion. He was appointed Comptroller of the Navy. This role was like being the chief manager for the navy's resources. He oversaw its finances and supplies.
A Difficult Time
In 1642, England was facing a difficult period. King Charles I and the Parliament were in conflict. Sir John Penington, who represented the King, ordered Sir Henry Palmer to move the navy's ships to Scarborough. However, Sir Henry Palmer was quite old and unwell at this time. He was too frail to fully understand the orders. Because of this, the ships were taken over by the parliamentary forces instead.
Later Life
Sir Henry Palmer passed away two years later in 1644. He lived at a place called Howletts in Kent, England.
