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What was Charles Palmer’s age at the time of his death?

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73

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What military rank did Charles Palmer hold at the time of his death?

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Major General

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What was Charles Palmer’s relationship with the city of Bath?

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He was a long-term MP for the city.

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Where did Charles Palmer live at the time of his death?

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35 Warren Street, Clerkenwell, London

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Who was the head of the household where Palmer lived during his last years?

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Mrs Clark

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What was Charles Palmer’s family status at the time of the 1851 census?

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He was a widower living alone.

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When was Charles Palmer born?

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May 15, 1777

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Where was Charles Palmer born?

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Westhall House, just outside of Bath

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Which church was Charles Palmer baptized in?

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Weston parish church

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What significant family business was associated with Charles Palmer’s grandparents?

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Brewing

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What theatre did Palmer Senior build in Bath?

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The Orchard Street Theatre

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What important postal innovation did John Palmer II introduce?

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Mail coaches that reduced travel time between London and Bristol

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What was the annual pension received by John Palmer II for his postal innovation?

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£3,000

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Where did Charles Palmer receive his education?

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Eton school and Oriel College Oxford

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At what age did Charles Palmer join the military?

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What was the lowest commissioned rank that Charles Palmer held?

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Cornet

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What cavalry regiment did Charles Palmer serve in?

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10th Royal Hussars

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What was the cost of Charles Palmer’s commission as a Cornet?

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£735

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What was the daily pay for a Cornet in the British Army?

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8 shillings

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In which war did Charles Palmer serve as a soldier?

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The Napoleonic Wars

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What rank did Charles Palmer achieve by 1814?

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Colonel

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What was one of Charles Palmer’s notable roles in the military?

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Aide-de-campe to the Prince Regent

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What key event happened in 1814 for Charles Palmer?

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He was made a colonel and bought Chateau Palmer

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What significant financial compensation did Charles Palmer secure for his father?

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£54,700

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Fill in the blank: Charles Palmer was born on _______.
May 15, 1777
26
True or False: Charles Palmer was the eldest son in his family.
False
27
Who was Charles Palmer's elder brother and what was his profession?
John Palmer (III), a church rector
28
What significant action did Charles Palmer's younger brother Edmond take during the Napoleonic Wars?
Captured a French ship, L’Etoile
29
What was the full name of the theatre that John Palmer II was instrumental in recognizing?
Theatre Royal
30
What amount did John Palmer give to both of his brothers?
20,000 ## Footnote This suggests that Charles had already received an advance on his inheritance.
31
What was the reason for the anger among the men of the 10th Hussars after the battle of Toulouse?
Colonel George Quentin's ineffective leadership and issues of drunkenness among the men ## Footnote Relations between Quentin and Palmer had soured due to their differing personalities.
32
What significant event occurred on April 10th, 1814?
A set piece battle was fought in Toulouse ## Footnote Captain Charles Gordon and four men were killed, and seven others wounded.
33
What happened after Napoleon's abdication?
Hostilities ceased, and the 10th Hussars regiment was gathered in Bordeaux to return to England.
34
What did Charles Palmer volunteer for after the battle of Toulouse?
The command of the detachment of dismounted men sent home by Bordeaux.
35
On what date did Charles Palmer buy Chateau de Gasq?
June 16, 1814 ## Footnote He renamed it Chateau Palmer.
36
What did Palmer purchase along with Chateau de Gasq?
A maison de maitre, chai, cuvier, stables, garden, and several plots of vines ## Footnote He also bought finished wine, wine presses, oxen, carts, and vineyard tools.
37
How much did Palmer pay for Chateau de Gasq?
100,000 francs (approximately £7,000) ## Footnote This was within the budget likely received from his father.
38
What internal affair occurred within the 10th Royal Hussars after Palmer returned to England?
Officers sent a signed letter to the Prince of Wales requesting the dismissal of Lieutenant Colonel Quentin.
39
What was the outcome of the court martial against Lieutenant Colonel Quentin?
Quentin was acquitted and retained command of the 10th Royal Hussars.
40
What was the Prince's reaction to Palmer's involvement in the court martial?
He was displeased and removed Palmer from the regiment.
41
What rank was Palmer promoted to on May 27, 1823?
Major-General.
42
What did Palmer say about the letter he gave to the Prince?
He regretted giving it up, calling himself a 'damned fool' for doing so.
43
What did Palmer do in Bordeaux after the court martial?
He began buying plots of land and appointed a local agent to manage his vineyard.
44
What was the nature of the duel between Palmer and Quentin?
A gentlemanly affair where neither man was hurt.
45
What political role did Palmer take on after the duel?
Whig MP for Bath.
46
When did Palmer marry Mary Elizabeth Atkins?
February 12, 1824.
47
What was one of Palmer's concerns regarding wine in parliament?
High duties imposed on French wine and the dominance of a few big names.
48
How long did Palmer serve as MP before losing his seat in 1826?
From 1808 to 1826.
49
What was Palmer's situation in the army by 1831?
He was on half pay and not on active duty.
50
What was the total area of Palmer's chateau and vineyards?
163 hectares, with 82 hectares under vines.
51
Who managed Palmer's estate while he spent most of his time in Bath?
Wine dealer Paul Estenave and estate manager Jean Lagunegrand.
52
What year did Palmer sell his commission?
1831.
53
Who were the main individuals involved in the wine dealings mentioned?
Paul Estenave and Jean Lagunegrand ## Footnote Paul Estenave was the wine dealer and Jean Lagunegrand was the estate manager.
54
In what year did Palmer first appear at Carlton House?
1811
55
What was the result of Palmer's attempt to have his wine accepted by King George IV?
He faced rejection and subsequently went bankrupt trying to improve his wine.
56
What significant financial event occurred for Palmer in 1834?
His wife Mary Elizabeth Atkins appeared before the Bordeaux Tribunal for her rights.
57
What was the ruling of the Bordeaux Tribunal in March 1834?
The Tribunal ruled in favor of Mary Elizabeth Atkins.
58
How many times did Palmer appear before the Bordeaux Tribunal in 1834?
Four times
59
What was Palmer's occupation as of August 1838?
Wine merchant and importer
60
What was the amount of Palmer's liabilities when he was declared bankrupt?
£150,000
61
What was advertised for sale in the Bath Chronicle in July 1837?
A Bond of Gentleman Palmer, former MP for Bath for £2000
62
What notable wine was included in the auction advertised in May 1838?
25 Dozen of Palmer’s Claret
63
What did the creditors believe about Palmer during his financial troubles?
They believed he was more sinned against than sinning.
64
When did Palmer's wife die?
January 1844
65
What happened to Charles Palmer in April 1851?
He died without a will.
66
When was the sale of Domain of Margaux Palmer announced?
May 18, 1853
67
Who was reportedly the largest creditor of Palmer's estate?
Caisse Hypothecaire in Paris
68
What was the first sale date of Palmer's estate according to historian Pijassou?
1843
69
What was the public perception of Palmer's wine in England over the years?
It continued to gain stature and was referred to as 'General Palmer’s first Growth Claret'.
70
Fill in the blank: Palmer's wine was referred to as 'General Palmer's celebrated ________ Claret'.
First Growth Margeaux
71
True or False: Alexandre Dumas mentioned drinking Chateau Palmer in 1887.
True
72
What was said about Chateau Palmer by a journalist in 1887?
'It is exquisite and not dear.'

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