Robert Hugh Benson

British writer and Catholic priest (1871–1914)
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Robert Hugh Benson

Summary

Robert Hugh Benson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berkshire[2]. He was born on November 18, 1871[3]. He died in Salford[4]. He died on October 19, 1914[5]. He worked as an Anglican priest[6], Catholic priest[7], dramaturge[8], novelist[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (368 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Robert Hugh Benson was born in Berkshire[2].
  • Robert Hugh Benson passed away in Salford[4].
  • Robert Hugh Benson was born on November 18, 1871[3].
  • Robert Hugh Benson was born on January 1, 1871[12].
  • Robert Hugh Benson died on October 19, 1914[5].
  • Robert Hugh Benson died on January 1, 1914[13].
  • Robert Hugh Benson is buried at Buntingford[14].
  • Robert Hugh Benson's father was Edward Benson[15].
  • Robert Hugh Benson's mother was Mary Benson[16].
  • Robert Hugh Benson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Robert Hugh Benson's professions included Anglican priest[6].
  • Robert Hugh Benson worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Robert Hugh Benson's professions included dramaturge[8].
  • Robert Hugh Benson's professions included novelist[9].
  • Robert Hugh Benson worked as a science fiction writer[10].
  • Robert Hugh Benson's professions included children's writer[18].
  • Robert Hugh Benson was educated at Trinity College[19].
  • Robert Hugh Benson's education included a stint at Eton College[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Hugh Benson is Loneliness?[21].
  • Robert Hugh Benson received the Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[22].
  • Robert Hugh Benson received the Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[23].
  • Robert Hugh Benson's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Robert Hugh Benson's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].
  • Robert Hugh Benson is recorded as male[26].
  • Robert Hugh Benson's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Hugh Benson was born in Berkshire[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 18, 1871[3] and January 1, 1871[12]. His father was Edward Benson[15]. His mother was Mary Benson[16].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Eton College[20], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Anglican priest[6], Catholic priest[7], dramaturge[8], novelist[9], science fiction writer[10], and children's writer[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Hugh Benson is Loneliness?[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[22], a grade of an order[35] and Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[23], a grade of an order[36].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[24], a Christian denomination[37], in Vatican City[38], founded in 0001[39], headquartered in Vatican City[40] and Anglicanism[25], a Christian denominational family[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 19, 1914[5] and January 1, 1914[13]. Robert Hugh Benson passed away in Salford[4]. Burial took place at Buntingford[14].

Why It Matters

Robert Hugh Benson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (368 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Works attributed to him include Lord of the World[44], a literary work[45].

FAQs

Where was Robert Hugh Benson born?

Robert Hugh Benson's place of birth was Berkshire[2].

Where did Robert Hugh Benson die?

Robert Hugh Benson passed away in Salford[4].

Who were Robert Hugh Benson's parents?

Robert Hugh Benson's father was Edward Benson[15]. Robert Hugh Benson's mother was Mary Benson[16].

What did Robert Hugh Benson do for work?

Robert Hugh Benson worked as Anglican priest[6], Catholic priest[7], dramaturge[8], novelist[9], and science fiction writer[10].

Where did Robert Hugh Benson go to school?

Robert Hugh Benson was educated at Trinity College[19] and Eton College[20].

What awards did Robert Hugh Benson receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[22] and Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[23].

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  11. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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