Edward White Benson
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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.
Archbishop Benson, c. 1890s
A stained glass window depicting the foundation of Truro Cathedral
Archbishop Benson
Order of Service for the first Nine Lessons and Carols in 1880 on display in Truro Cathedral
Mary Benson (hostess)
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Mary Benson was an English hostess of the Victorian era. She was the wife of Edward Benson, who during their marriage became Archbishop of Canterbury. Their children included several prolific authors
Edward White Benson
…honour. Benson House carries the emblem of a blue Tudor Rose, and is situated in its own corner of the college grounds. Benson married his second cousin Mary (Minnie) Sidgwick, the sister of philosopher Henry, when she was 18, having proposed to her when she was 12 and he was 24. The couple had six children. Benson also…
Mary Benson at 20.
Miss Tait, Archbishop Davidson (Archbishop of Canterbury), Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. Benson, A.C. Benson, Mrs. Cooper, 1911