Viscount Palmerston was created in 1723.
It was named after Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston who was a British Prime Minister.
The city Palmerston was named in honour of Viscount Palmerston, a former Prime Minister of Great Britain. The suffix North was added in 1871 to distinguish from Palmerston in South Island New Zealand
Palmerston FC was created in 1999.
CCGS Cape Palmerston was created in 2011.
Palmerston North Marist was created in 1939.
Palmerston Football Club was created in 1970.
Evelyn Ashley has written: 'The Life of Henry John Temple, Viscount Palmerston: 1846-1865'
Viscount Hawarden was created in 1705.
Viscount of Oxfuird was created in 1627.
Viscount Ridley was created in 1756.
Viscount Torrington was created in 1721.
Viscount Valentia was created in 1620.