Portrait of Robert Hugh Benson. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Robert Hugh Benson

About

British writer and Catholic priest (1871–1914)

Quick Facts

Name
Robert Hugh Benson
Born
1871-11-18
Died
1914-10-19
Occupation
Anglican priest / Catholic priest / dramaturge / novelist / science fiction writer / children's writer / playwright / writer / cleric / Catholic theologian
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Birthplace
Berkshire

Relationships

Family

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Awards & Nominations

2 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
—Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great Received
—Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre Received

Notable Works

  • Loneliness?1915 novel by Robert Hugh Benson

Education

  • Trinity College
  • Eton College

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q246953 ↗
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