George Benson

British theologian
Person human Q5536909
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George Benson

Summary

George Benson is a human[1]. He was born in Great Salkeld[2]. He was born on September 1, 1699[3]. He died on January 1, 1762[4]. He worked as a theologian[5] and pastor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • George Benson was born in Great Salkeld[2].
  • George Benson was born on September 1, 1699[3].
  • George Benson was born on February 1699[8].
  • George Benson died on January 1, 1762[4].
  • George Benson died on August 13, 1761[9].
  • George Benson's father was John Benson[10].
  • George Benson's mother was Isabella Forrest[11].
  • George Benson was married to Abigail Braithwaite[12].
  • A child of George Benson was Robert Benson[13].
  • A child of George Benson was George Benson[14].
  • George Benson held citizenship in England[15].
  • George Benson worked as a theologian[5].
  • George Benson worked as a pastor[6].
  • George Benson's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[16].
  • George Benson is recorded as male[17].
  • George Benson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • George Benson's family name is recorded as Benson[19].
  • George Benson's given name is recorded as George[20].
  • George Benson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • George Benson's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
  • George Benson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Great Salkeld[2], George Benson… Recorded date of birth include September 1, 1699[3] and February 1699[8]. His father was John Benson[10]. His mother was Isabella Forrest[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[5] and pastor[6].

Personal Life

Among George Benson's spouses was Abigail Braithwaite[12]. Children include Robert Benson[13], 1749–1802[24] and he[14], 1732–1801[25]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1762[4] and August 13, 1761[9].

Why It Matters

George Benson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was George Benson born?

George Benson was born in Great Salkeld[2].

Who were George Benson's parents?

George Benson's father was John Benson[10]. George Benson's mother was Isabella Forrest[11].

Who was George Benson married to?

George Benson's spouses include Abigail Braithwaite[12].

What did George Benson do for work?

George Benson worked as theologian[5] and pastor[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Open library id OL4268928A
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