Bradley Palmer
Bradley Webster Palmer (June 28, 1866 – November 9, 1946) was a prominent U.S. attorney and businessman. He was involved with the creation and development of multiple corporations, including the United Fruit Company, Gillette Safety Razor Corp., and International Telephone & Telegraph Corporation. He was also part of the American delegation at the Paris Peace Conference following the First World War.
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| Born | June 28, 1866 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 9, 1946 (aged 80) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Resting place | Hollenback Cemetery Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | Harvard University Phillips Exeter Academy |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Parent(s) | Henry Palmer Ellen W. Palmer |
From 1937 to 1944, Palmer donated his extensive land holdings to the state of Massachusetts. These lands today make up the 721-acre (292 ha) Bradley Palmer State Park in Topsfield, Massachusetts.
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