Hill Benson (1705-1775) was an Irish Anglican priest in the eighteenth century.[1]
Hill Benson | |
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Dean of Connor | |
Church | Church of Ireland |
Diocese | Diocese of Connor |
Installed | 1753 |
Term ended | 1775 |
Predecessor | John Walsh |
Successor | Richard Dobbs |
Personal details | |
Born | 1705 |
Died | 1775 (aged 69–70) |
Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
Benson was born in Dublin and educated at Trinity College, Dublin.[2] He was Dean of Connor from 1753 until his death.[3]
References
edit- ^ "History of the Church of Ireland: From the revolution to the union of the Churches of England and Ireland, January 1, 1801" Mant, R: London, J.W. Parker, 1840
- ^ Alumni Dublinenses : a register of the students, graduates, professors and provosts of Trinity College in the University of Dublin (1593-1860), Burtchaell, G.D/Sadlier, T.U p59: Dublin, Alex Thom and Co, 1935
- ^ "Fasti ecclesiæ hibernicæ: the succession of the prelates in Ireland" Vol III p255 Cotton, H Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1860