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About Mary Benson
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 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 William Gladstone, the British Prime Minister, as the 'cleverest woman in Europe'.
Everything about Mary Benson →- Occupation
- salonnière
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Born
- 1841, 1842
- Died
- June 15, 1918