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About Mary (Minnie) Benson
Mary Benson (née Sidgwick; 1841–1918) was an English hostess of the Victorian era. She was the wife of Revd. Edward Benson, who during their marriage became Archbishop of Canterbury. Their children included several prolific authors and contributors to cultural life. During her marriage, she was involved with Lucy Tait (11 February 1856 – 5 December 1938), 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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Mary (Minnie) Benson's Timeline
1841 |
March 21, 1841
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Skipton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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1860 |
August 19, 1860
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Crowthorne, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
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1862 |
April 24, 1862
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Crowthorne, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
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1863 |
October 16, 1863
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Crowthorne, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
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1865 |
June 16, 1865
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Crowthorne, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
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1867 |
July 24, 1867
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Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
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1871 |
November 18, 1871
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Crowthorne, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
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1918 |
June 15, 1918
Age 77
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Horsted Keynes, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom
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St. Mary the Blessed Virgin Churchyard, Addington, Croyden, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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