Archbishop Edward White Benson 1829-1896

On 14th July 1829 Archbishop Edward White Benson was born at Lombard Street, Highgate, Birmingham.

In 1883 Archbishop Edward White Benson [aged 53] was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury.

On 28th September 1891 Bishop Augustus Legge [aged 51] was confirmed as Bishop of Lichfield at St Mary-le-Bow Church, Cheapside [Map]. He was consecrated Bishop at St Paul's Cathedral [Map] the following day by Archbishop Edward White Benson [aged 62].

On 29th September 1891 Bishop John Gott [aged 60] was consecrated Bishop of Truro at St Paul's Cathedral [Map] by Archbishop Edward White Benson [aged 62].

On 11th October 1896 Archbishop Edward White Benson [aged 67] died at Hawarden Castle [Map].

1922. William Edwards Miller [aged 70]. Portrait of Archbishop Edward White Benson.