A. C. Benson
(1862-1925)

Died aged c. 63

Arthur Christopher Benson, FRSL (24 April 1862 – 17 June 1925) was an English essayist, poet and academic, and the 28th Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge. He wrote the lyrics of Edward Elgar’s Coronation Ode, including the words of the patriotic song "Land of Hope and Glory" (1902). His literary criticism, poems, and volumes of essays were highly regarded. He was also noted as an author of ghost stories.

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

A. C. Benson 1862-1925 Eton housemaster, author of "Land of Hope & Glory"

Godolphin House, Common Ln, Eton College, Eton, United Kingdom where they lived

In Lamb House lived E. F. Benson from 1919 to 1940 and A. C. Benson from 1922 to 1925 brothers and writers

Lamb House, West Street, Rye, United Kingdom where they lived