Mary Benson
Female, Deceased Person
1841 – 1918
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Who was Mary Benson?
Mary Benson was an English hostess of the Victorian era. She was the wife of Revd. Edward Benson, who during their marriage became Archbishop of Canterbury, i.e. chief bishop of the Church of England and of the world-wide Anglican communion. Their children included several prolific authors and contributors to cultural life. During her marriage, she was involved with Lucy Tait, daughter of the previous Archbishop of Canterbury. She was described by Gladstone, the British Prime Minister, as the 'cleverest woman in Europe'.
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- Born
- 1841
England - Siblings
- Spouses
- Children
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Died
- Jun 15, 1918
East Sussex
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on July 23, 2013
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