Edward White Benson
Former Archbishop of Canterbury
Edward White Benson was archbishop of Canterbury from 1883 until his death. Before this, he was the first Bishop of Truro, serving from 1877 to 1883, and began construction of Truro Cathedral.
He was previously a schoolmaster and was the first... Wikipedia
Born: July 14, 1829, Highgate, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Died: October 11, 1896 (age 67 years), Hawarden, United Kingdom
Children: Margaret Benson, Arthur Christopher Benson, Robert Hugh Benson, and more
Books: Cyprian: His Life, His Times, His Work, A popular review of the judgment of the abp. of Canterbury in the case of the bp. of Lincoln. Re-ed. from two articles in 'The Indian Church quarterly review'., Σαλπισει. A Memorial Sermon Preached After the Death of the Right Reverend J.P. Lee, Etc, and more
Spouse: Mary Benson (m. 1859)
Place of burial: Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Church: Church of England
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