George Benson (theologian), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Benson (theologian)

British theologian

Date of Birth: 01-Sep-1699

Place of Birth: Great Salkeld, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1762

Profession: pastor, theologian

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

George Benson (1 September 1699 Great Salkeld – 6 April 1762 London) was an English Presbyterian pastor and theologian who was noted for his publications on the Christian epistles.
Benson often conversed with dignitaries such as Lord Chancellor Peter King and Edmund Law, the bishop of Carlisle.
According to Alexander Balloch Grosart, writing in the Dictionary of National Biography, Benson's views were "Socinian" though at this period the term is often confused with Arian.