John Benson
Architect
1812 – 1874
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Who was John Benson?
John Benson was an Irish architect, born 1812 in Collooney, County Sligo.
Early work included the restoration of Markree Castle in Collooney, followed by work as county surveyor for Cork, architect for the 1852 Irish Industrial Exhibition and the Great Industrial Exhibition.
He was knighted for his work at the 1853 exhibition, and was a member of Institute of Civil Engineers. He was engineer and architect for the Cork and Macroom Direct Railway.
He died 17 October 1874.
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