The History of Normandy and of England. Volume 1. General Relations of Mediæval Europe

This historian and barrister converted to Christianity and changed his name from "Cohen" at the time of his wedding; he was knighted in the same year. A precocious child, Palgrave supposedly translated The Battle of the Frogs and Mice from Latin into French when he was just eight years old. Distinguished as a medievalist, Palgrave is best remembered for his History of Normandy and England. His son, also named Francis, was famous for his anthology of English poetry.