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Edward White Benson
Edward White Benson 1829-96, archbishop of Canterbury, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. He was appointed (1877) the first bishop of Truro, and in 1882 he was appointed archbishop of Canterbury. His clerical writings include Cyprian (1897) and Apocalypse (1900). Three of his four sons bec... Read more
Arthur Christopher Benson
Arthur Christopher Benson 1862-1925, English author; eldest son of Archbishop Benson . He was master at Eton (1885-1903) and at Magdalene College, Cambridge (1915-25). His works include poetry; novels; essays, notably From a College Window (1902); critical studies; and biographies of his father ... Read more
Edward Frederic Benson
Edward Frederic Benson 1867-1940, English author; 3d son of Archbishop Benson . He wrote several biographies and reflections on contemporary society, but he is chiefly remembered for his lightly satirical novels, notably Dodo (1893) and the series about Lucia Pillson, the first of which was Que... Read more
Robert Hugh Benson
Robert Hugh Benson 1871-1914, English author and clergyman; 4th son of Archbishop Benson . He was converted to Roman Catholicism in 1903 and ordained the next year. In 1911, as a monsignor, he became privy chamberlain to Pope Pius X. His works include the novels By What Authority? (1904) and Ri... Read more
Georg Kaiser
Georg Kaiser , 1878-1945, German expressionist playwright. His early plays dealt with the erotic and the psychological. In maturity Kaiser turned to social themes, glorifying the ideal of sacrifice for the mass interest and attacking the brutality of the machine age. He fled Germany for Switzerland ... Read more
Dame Rose Macaulay
Dame Rose Macaulay , 1889?-1958, English author. Remembered primarily for her novels satirizing middle-class life, she first achieved fame with Potterism (1920). Her subsequent novels include Told by an Idiot (1923), Staying with Relations (1930), The World My Wilderness (1950), and The Tow... Read more
Rufus Wilmot Griswold
Rufus Wilmot Griswold 1815-57, American editor, b. Benson, Vt. He was influential as editor of Graham's Magazine (1842-43) and the International Monthly Magazine (1850-52) and as anthologist of The Poets and Poetry of America (1842) and several similar books. He had known Edgar Allan Poe sinc... Read more
Willard Huntington Wright
Willard Huntington Wright pseud. S. S. Van Dine, 1888-1939, American art critic and mystery story writer, b. Charlottesville, Va. He attended college in California and later studied art in Paris and Munich. Wright was literary critic for the Los Angeles Times and several periodicals and was e... Read more
Richard Rolle of Hampole
Richard Rolle of Hampole , c.1300-c.1349, English religious writer, a Yorkshire hermit. He wrote mainly in Latin, but his English works are important for the history of the language. Some of Rolle's Latin works were translated after his death into English, thus becoming disseminated and influential ... Read more
Chavín de Huántar
Chavín de Huántar , archaeological site in the northeastern highlands of Peru, near the headwaters of the Marañon River. It flourished between c.900 BC and 200 BC The site features two monumental temples and intricate stone carvings depicting snarling human deities and a variety... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Benson,"

Benson, E(dward) F(rederic) (1867-1940)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology Benson, E(dward) F(rederic) (1867-1940...Wellington College (where his father E. W. Benson was headmaster, before becoming archbishop...He died February 29, 1940. An E. F. Benson Society has been organized in Britain...
Benson, A. C.
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature Benson, A. C. ( Arthur Christopher Benson ) (1862–1925), eldest surviving son of E. W. Benson (1829–96), archbishop of Canterbury, and brother of E. F. and R. H. Benson (below). He published many volumes...
Edward White Benson
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Edward White Benson 1829-96, archbishop of Canterbury, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge...1900). Three of his four sons became notable literary figures—A. C. Benson , E. F. Benson , and R. H. Benson .
The E. F. Benson Society
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology The E. F. Benson Society British society organized to arrange social and literary events relating to E. F. Benson, his writings, and the Benson family's. It publishes a journal for members, The Dodo...
Benson, R. H.
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature Benson, R. H. ( Robert Hugh Benson ) (1871–1914), younger brother of A. C. and E. F. Benson (above), and like them a prolific writer. Much of his work consists of Catholic apologia: he wrote sensational apocalyptic novels...
Benson, E. F.
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature Benson, E. F. ( Edward Frederic Benson ) (1867–1940), brother of A. C. and R. H. Benson , a prolific and popular novelist, whose works include Dodo (1893, followed by other ‘Dodo’ novels) and Queen...
Benson, Sally (Sara Mahala Redway Smith Benson)
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Literature Benson, Sally (Sara Mahala Redway Smith Benson) (1900–1972), New York writer, best known for short stories including People Are Fascinating (1936); Emily (1938); Junior Miss (1941), dramatized by Jerome Chodorov and Joseph...
Ezra Taft Benson
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Ezra Taft Benson 1899-1994, U.S. secretary of agriculture...the Republican National Committee sought Benson's resignation. He refused, stating...Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Benson wrote Farmers at the Crossroads (1956...
Bryant, William Benson
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law BRYANT, WILLIAM BENSON William Benson Bryant is a federal judge whose decisions influenced the outcomes...x2026; the government cannot press on." — William Benson Bryant Bryant also made several key decisions regarding participants...
Benson, Edward
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Benson, Edward (1829–96). Archbishop of Canterbury. Born in Birmingham...archiepiscopal court, thus reclaiming for Canterbury oversight of common worship. Benson acquitted King on all but two counts—‘the most courageous...

Dictionary entries related to "Benson,"

Benson, George
Dictionary entry from: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990 GEORGE BENSON Born: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 22 March...selling album since 1990: Best of George Benson (1995) Abrilliant jazz guitarist who...crosses into other musical genres, George Benson earned pop music fame in the 1970s after...
Benson, William
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Benson, William (1682–1754). English...x2013;2). Interested in hydraulics, Benson provided a system of piped water-supply...appointed Colen Campbell as his Deputy. Benson and Campbell seem to have planned to have...
Benson, F. W.
Book article from: A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art Benson, F. W. See TEN .
Benson, Ambrosius
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art Benson, Ambrosius ( d Bruges, Jan. 1550). Netherlandish painter of religious works and portraits. He was born in Italy (he was...
Benson, Frank W.
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art Benson, Frank W. See Ten .
Benson's flood peak formula
Book article from: A Dictionary of Earth Sciences Benson's flood peak formula See FLOOD PEAK FORMULAE .
Benson, Richard Meux
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church Benson, Richard Meux (1824–1915), founder of the Society of St John the Evangelist . In 1850 he was appointed Vicar of...
Benson, Edward White
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church Benson, Edward White (1829–96), first Bp. of Truro (1877–83) and Abp. of Canterbury (1883–...
Benson, battle of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Benson, battle of, c. 777. This was an important victory in Oxfordshire in the struggle between Mercia and Wessex . Offa of Mercia defeated Cynewulf of Wessex and took possession of territories south of the Thames.
Benson, Edward
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Benson, Edward (1829–96). Archbishop of Canterbury. Born in Birmingham and educated at Trinity College, Cambridge...

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Benson's injury doesn't dampen her spirits
News Wire article from: University Wire; 9/23/1998; ; 700+ words ; ...she instinctively looks around for Jenny Benson. It's natural for her. The two of...s mother, since they were little. Benson was one of the main reasons Engesser transferred...Nebraska playing together. That was before Benson tore the anterior cruciate ligament in...
Benson keeps campaign staff small Governor relying on old colleagues, friends
Newspaper article from: Concord Monitor; 10/4/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...ran for governor two years ago, Craig Benson paid top dollar for a team of high-priced...Republican campaign operatives. This year, Benson is relying on a small circle of former...House office to win him re-election. Benson's current campaign staff include his...
Benson says he's out of the loop in Bears' offensive plan.
Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL); 10/25/2006; 700+ words ; ...time, forget about interpreting Cedric Benson's body language. On Wednesday at Halas Hall, Benson's words portrayed a running back as frustrated...radio show Monday night on WBBM-AM 780, Benson revealed how far out of the loop he feels...
Benson: I'm not a victim Bears
Newspaper article from: Courier News (Elgin, IL); 8/23/2006; ; 700+ words ; Cedric Benson says he doesn't regret leaving the Bears...s preseason game. LAKE FOREST - Cedric Benson said he didn't feel like a victim, but...victimized." Bears coach Lovie Smith punished Benson for leaving the sidelines during Friday...
Benson refuses to hedge
Newspaper article from: Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL); 8/23/2006; ; 700+ words ; Running back Cedric Benson missed a mandatory meeting after Friday's preseason game. LAKE FOREST - Cedric Benson said he didn't feel like a victim...Bears coach Lovie Smith punished Benson for leaving the sidelines during Friday...
Benson ready to batter
Newspaper article from: Herald News, The (Joliet, IL); 10/26/2006; ; 700+ words ; LAKE FOREST - Bears running back Cedric Benson could be a little closer to fulfilling his...100 yards or just getting in the groove," Benson said. "But I don't do all those things." Benson could get more carries and play a bigger...
Benson-Pope forgets. Voters may not
Newspaper article from: Sunday Star-Times; 3/5/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...high. The prospective corpse was David Benson-Pope, who, although considerably bloodied...from the media and the opposition that Benson-Pope "must" go and "should" go...week of incessant baying for his blood, Benson-Pope remains a minister and no one can...
Benson adjusts to a whole new ballgame |Bears Update
Newspaper article from: Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL); 9/29/2005; ; 700+ words ; Bears rookie Cedric Benson has been the center of attention lately...done, but for what he hasn't done. Benson figures his playing time will increase...Jones anytime soon. LAKE FOREST - Cedric Benson was wearing football spikes, but they...
Benson confused by his role in the offense
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN); 10/26/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Benson has averaged 7.8 carries a game. He...PHOTO - Color) Bears running back Cedric Benson could be a little closer to fulfilling...yards or just getting in the groove," Benson said. "But I don't do all those things...
Benson's bid for governor, a year along, now is official.(NEWS)
Newspaper article from: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN); 2/12/1998; ; 700+ words ; Lt. Gov. Joanne Benson officially applied for a promotion from...and exciting future for Minnesotans," Benson said in the formal announcement of her...candidacy that has been underway for a year. Benson delivered a double-edged, and perhaps...