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| Benson, Arthur. Adm. pens. (age 18) at TRINITY, May 30, 1781. S. of John, of Liverpool. School, Urswick, Lancs. (Mr Addison). Matric. Michs. 1781; Scholar, 1784. B.A. 1785. | Arthur BENSON Approx. lifespan: 1763–1861 Adm pens. aged 18 Trinity College 1781:05:30 s. of John BENSON of Liverpool, [Lancashire], Sch: Urswick School ( Mr – ADDISON ) [Urswick], Lancashire , Matric 1781:10MT: Scholar 1784 BA 1785 |
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| Benson, Arthur Christopher. Adm. at KING'S, a scholar from Eton, Oct. 15, 1881. 2nd s. of Edward White (1848), D.D. B. Apr. 24, 1862. Matric. Michs. 1881; Prizeman; B.A. (Class. Trip., 1st Class) 1884; M.A. 1888. Fellow of Magdalene. 1904-15. Hon. LL.D. 1915. Master of Magdalene, 1915-25. Assistant Master at Eton College, 1885-1903; House Master, 1892-1903; considered 'one of the best ever known at Eton.' Returned to Cambridge; lectured in English literature for Magdalene College and the University. Edited, together with Lord Esher, Selections from the Correspondence of Queen Victoria. C.V.O., 1907. A Livery man of the Fishmongers' Company, 1910; elected to the Company's Council, 1911. Served on the Cambs. County Council. A Renter Warden, 1925. A voluminous writer; his works obtained a wide circulation at home and in America. His literary criticisms – Rossetti, FitzGerald, pater and Ruskin (the first three in the English Men of Letters Series), rank among his best works. A member of the Alpine Club. Kept a voluminous Diary, which he left to the College (a selection from it, edited by P. Lubbock was published in 1926). Author, The Upton Letters; From a College Window; The Altar Fire; The Gate of Death; Collected poems; The Reed of Pan; Life of E. W. Benson; Leaves of the Tree; Memories and Friends, etc. A generous benefactor to Magdalene College. Died unmarried June 16, 1925, aged 63, at the Lodge. Brother of Edward F. (1887) and Robert H. (1890). (King's Coll. Adm. Reg.; Magdalene Coll. Mag.; The Times, June 17, 1925; D.N.B.) | Arthur Christopher BENSON Approx. lifespan: 1862–1960 Adm King's College, a scholar from Sch: Eton] 1881:10:15 2nd s. of Edward White BENSON (1848) DD b. 1862:04:24 Matric 1881:10MT: Prizeman; BA Class. Trip., 1st Class 1884 MA 1888 Fellow of Magdalene College 1904-15 Hon.LLD 1915 Master of: : Magdalene 1915-25 Assistant Master: Sch: Eton College 1885-1903 House Master: 1892-1903 considered 'one of the best ever known at Eton.' Returned to Cambridge]; lectured in English literature for Sch: Magdalene College and University Edited, together with Lord Esher, Selections from the Correspondence of Queen Victoria CVO 1907 A Livery man of Fishmongers' Company 1910 elected to Company's Council 1911 Served on Cambridgeshire County Council A Renter Warden: 1925 A voluminous writer; his works obtained a wide circulation at home and in USA , His literary criticisms-Rossetti, FitzGerald, pater and Ruskin (the first three in the English Men of Letters Series ), rank among his best works. Member of: : Alpine Club Kept a voluminous Diary, which he left to College (a selection from it, edited by P. Lubbock was published in1926 ) Publ.: The Upton Letters; From a College Window; The Altar Fire; The Gate of Death; Collected poems; The Reed of Pan; Life of E. W. Benson; Leaves of the Tree; Memories and Friends etc. A generous benefactor to Magdalene College d. unmarried; aged 63 1925:06:16, at the Lodge, [Cambridgeshire], brother of Edward F. BENSON (1887) brother of Robert H. BENSON (1890) (King's College) Adm. Reg.; Sch: Magdalene College Mag ; The Times 1925:06:17; D.N.B .) [add:]Photograph in The Gownsman 1910:06:08 [:add] [add:]Photograph: CAS: H9; portrait, 1924, by Sir W. Nicholson at Fitzwilliam Museum[:add] [add:]Papers and diaries at Magdalene College [:add] [add:](Goodison: CP : 222; C. Portraits 29; < > CUA , : Phot. 19)[:add] [add:] b. 1862:04:24 [:add] [add:] d. 1925:06:17 [:add] [add:] bur. Ascension Parish Burial Ground, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , [:add] [add:](Martin Packer, 2014)[:add] |
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| Benson, Edward Frederic. Adm. at KING'S, Oct. 4, 1887. 3rd s. of Edward White (1848), Archbishop of Canterbury. B. July 24, 1867, at Wellington College, Berks. School, Marlborough. Matric. Michs. 1887; Exhibitioner, 1888; Scholar, 1890; Prizeman; B.A. (Class. Trip., Pt I, 1st Class, 1890; Pt II, 1st Class, 1891) 1890; M.A. 1938. Hon. Fellow of Magdalene, 1938. Craven Student, 1893. Prendergast Student, 1894. Worts Student at Athens. Engaged in work for the British Archaeological School, 1892-5; in Egypt for the Hellenic Society, 1895. Travelled in Algiers, Egypt, Greece and Italy. Novelist; author of Dodo; The Rubicon, etc.; for a list of his publications see Who's Who. Of 25, Brompton Square, London, S.W., and Lamb House, Rye. Brother of Arthur C. (1881), etc. Died Feb. 29, 1940. | Edward Frederic BENSON Approx. lifespan: 1867–1940 Adm King's College 1887:10:04 3rd s. of Edward White BENSON (1848), Archbishop of Canterbury. b. 1867:07:24, at Sch: Wellington College [Wellington], Berkshire , Sch: Marlborough Matric 1887:10MT: Exhibitioner 1888 Scholar 1890 Prizeman; BA Class. Trip., Pt I, 1st Class 1890 Pt II, 1st Class 1891 1890 MA 1938 Hon. Fellow of Magdalene College 1938 Craven Student: 1893 Prendergast Student: 1894 Worts Student at: : Athens, [Greece], Engaged in work for the Sch: British Archaeological School 1892-95 in Egypt , for Hellenic Society 1895 Travelled in Algeria , , Egypt , , Greece , and Italy , Novelist; author of Dodo; The Rubicon etc.; for a list of his publications see Who's Who Of 25 Brompton Square, London , , S.W., and Lamb House, [Lamb, Rye], [Sussex], brother of Arthur C. BENSON (1881) etc. d. 1940:02:29 [add:]Photograph: CAS: H10[:add] |
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| Benson, Edward White. Adm. sizar (age 18) at TRINITY, Apr. 25, 1848. S. of Edward White, chemical manufacturer, of Birmingham [formerly of York and afterwards of Brook House, Wychbold, Worcs., and of Spring Hill, Birmingham Heath, Warws.]. B. July 14, 1829, at 72, Lombard Street, Birmingham. School, King Edward VI, Birmingham. Matric. Michs. 1848; Scholar, 1850; Prizeman; Chancellor's medallist, 1852; B.A. (8th Classic) 1852; M.A. 1855; B.D. 1862; D.D. 1867. Fellow, 1853-9. Incorp. at Oxford, 1856; D.C.L. (Oxford) 1884. Ord. deacon (Manchester) 1853; priest (Ely) 1857. Assistant Master at Rugby, 1852-8. Lady Margaret Preacher, 1876 and 1891. First Head Master of Wellington College, 1858-72, and made it a great public school. Examining Chaplain to Wordsworth, Bishop of Lincoln, 1868. Preb. of Lincoln, 1869-72. Chancellor of Lincoln Minster, 1872-7. Founded a society of Clergy for special Evangelistic work in the diocese. Chaplain-in-Ordinary to Queen Victoria, 1875-7. Bishop of Truro, 1877-83. Formed a Divinity school for the training of candidates for Holy Orders. Mainly responsible for the building of a new Cathedral for Truro, 1880-7. Served on the Royal Commission upon Ecclesiastical Courts, 1881. Archbishop of Canterbury, 1883-96. Advocated the Parish Councils Bill in the House of Lords, 1893. Introduced the Clergy Discipline Bill (passed, 1892). His work in connection with patronage bills responsible for the Benefices Act of 1898. Secured the appointment of a Royal Commission to enquire into the working of Education Acts, 1886. Created a House of Laymen to sit in connection with the convocation of his province. Vigorously opposed the disestablishment of the Church in Wales. Organised the Central Church Committee for Church Defence and Instruction, 1893. Presided and delivered judgment at the trial of Dr Edward King, Bishop of Lincoln, for alleged ritual offences, 1889-90. Devoted much time to the missionary work of the Church and revived the office of an Anglican Bishop at Jerusalem. Practically the founder of the Mission to the Assyrian Church. Went on a preaching tour in Ireland; at the re-opening of Kildare Cathedral and elsewhere, 1896. Author, Cyprian; his Life, his Times, his Work; Sermons, etc. Died suddenly Oct. 11, 1896. Buried in Canterbury Cathedral. See Life of E. W. Benson by his son, A. C. Benson. Father of Arthur C. (1881), Edward F. (1887) and Robert H. (1890). (Vis. of England and Wales, v; D.N.B.) | Edward White BENSON Approx. lifespan: 1829–1896 Adm sizar aged 18 Trinity College 1848:04:25 s. of Edward White BENSON chemical manufacturer of Birmingham, [Warwickshire], [formerly of York, [Yorkshire], and afterwards of Brook House, [Brook, Wychbold], Worcestershire , , and Of Spring Hill, Birmingham Heath, Warwickshire , ]. b. 72 Lombard Street, Birmingham, [Warwickshire], 1829:07:14 Sch: King Edward VI, Birmingham. Matric 1848:10MT: Scholar 1850 Prizeman; Chancellor's medallist 1852 BA 8 th Classic 1852 MA 1855 BD 1862 DD 1867 Fellow 1853-59 Incorp. at Oxford University 1856 DCL Oxford 1884 Ord. deacon Manchester 1853 Ord. priest Ely 1857 Assistant Master: Rugby, [Warwickshire], 1852-58 Lady Margaret Preacher 1876, and 1891 First Headmaster: Sch: Wellington College [Wellington], [Berkshire], 1858-72, and made it a great public school. Examining Chapl. to: : Wordsworth, Bishop of Lincoln 1868 Prebendary: Lincoln 1869-72 Chancellor of: : Lincoln Minster, [Lincolnshire], 1872-77 Founded a society of Clergy for special Evangelistic work in the diocese. Chapl.-in-Ordinary to: : Queen Victoria 1875-77 Bishop of Truro, [Cornwall], 1877-83 Formed a Divinity school for the training of candidates for Holy Orders. Mainly responsible for the building of a new Cathedral for Truro, [Cornwall], 1880-87 Served on the Royal Commission upon Ecclesiastical Courts 1881 Archbishop of Canterbury 1883-96 Advocated the Parish Councils Bill in House of Lords 1893 Introduced the Clergy Discipline Bill (passed 1892 ) His work in connection with patronage bills responsible for the Benefices Act of 1898 Secured the appointment of a Royal Commission to enquire into the working of Education Acts 1886 Created a House of Laymen to sit in connection with the convocation of his province. Vigorously opposed the disestablishment of the Church in Wales. Organised the Central Church Committee for Church Defence and Instruction 1893 Presided and delivered judgment at the trial of Dr Edward KING, Bishop of Lincoln, for alleged ritual offences 1889-90 Devoted much time to the missionary work of the Church and revived the office of an Anglican Bishop at Jerusalem, [Palestine], Practically the Founder of: : Mission to Assyrian Church. Went on a preaching tour in Ireland , at the re-opening of Kildare Cathedral and elsewhere 1896 Publ.: Cyprian; his Life, his Times, his Work; Sermons etc. d. suddenly 1896:10:11 bur. Canterbury Cathedral, [Canterbury], [Kent], See Life of E. W. Benson by his son, A. C. Benson. father of Arthur C. BENSON (1881), Edward F. (1887) and Robert H. (1890) ( Vis. of England and Wales, v; D.N.B .) [add:]Photographs: CAS: H11 and D44 ( Pictorial World 1883:01:27 )[:add] |
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| Benson, Robert Hugh. Adm. pens. at TRINITY, June 17, 1890. 4th s. of Edward White (1848), Archbishop of Canterbury. B. Nov. 18, 1871, at Wellington College, Berks. School, Eton. Matric. Michs. 1890; B.A. 1893; M.A. 1899. Ord. deacon, 1894; priest, 1895; C. at the Eton Mission, Hackney Wick, Middlesex, 1894-7. C. of Kemsing, Kent, 1897-8. For a time with the Community of the Resurrection at Mirfield, Yorks. Became a Roman Catholic, 1903. Ord. priest at Rome, 1904. Returned to Cambridge. Resided at Llandaff House. Assistant Priest at the Roman Catholic Church, Cambridge. Private Chamberlain to Pope Pius IX, 1911. Priest in the Catholic Archdiocese of Westminster. Lived at Hare Street, Buntingford, Herts., 1908-14; engaged in carving, embroidering, gardening and literary work. Novelist, religious writer and apologist. Died Oct. 19, 1914, at Salford. Brother of Arthur C. (1881), etc. (D.N.B.) | Robert Hugh BENSON Approx. lifespan: 1871–1914 Adm pens. Trinity College 1890:06:17 4th s. of Edward White BENSON (1848), Archbishop of Canterbury. b. 1871:11:18, at Sch: Wellington College [Wellington], Berkshire , Sch: Eton Matric 1890:10MT: BA 1893 MA 1899 Ord. deacon 1894 Ord. priest 1895 C.: Eton Mission Hackney Wick, Middlesex , 1894-97 C.: Kemsing, Kent , 1897-98 For a time with the Community of the Resurrection at Mirfield, Yorkshire , Became a Roman Catholic 1903 Ord. priest at Rome 1904 Returned to Cambridge]. At Llandaff House. Assistant Priest at the Roman Catholic Church, Cambridge. Private Chamberlain to Pope Pius IX 1911 Priest in the Catholic Archdiocese of Westminster, [London], At Hare Street, Buntingford, Hertfordshire , 1908-14 engaged in carving, embroidering, gardening and literary work. Novelist, religious writer and apologist. d. Salford, [Lancashire], 1914:10:19 brother of Arthur C. BENSON (1881) etc. ( D.N.B .) |