A. C. Benson | |
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 Arthur Christopher Benson (circa 1899) | |
| 28th Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge | |
| In office 1915–1925 | |
| Preceded by | Stuart Alexander Donaldson |
| Succeeded by | Allen Beville Ramsay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur Christopher Benson 24 April 1862 England |
| Died | 17 June 1925 (aged 63) Cambridge, England |
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| Education | Temple Grove School Eton College |
| Alma mater | King's College, Cambridge |
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Arthur Christopher Benson, FRSL (24 April 1862 – 17 June 1925) was an English essayist, poet and academic,[1] 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.
- ^ "Benson, Arthur Christopher". Who's Who. 59: 136. 1907.