Robert Benson (5 February 1797 – 21 June 1844) was a barrister and writer who served as recorder of Salisbury.
On his return Benson published a book called Sketches of Corsica; or a Journal written during a visit to that island in 1823, with an outline of its history and specimens of the language and poetry of the people (London, 1825).
In 1837 he published a biography of the philosopher Arthur Collier, called Memoirs of the Life and Writings of the Rev.
The volume carried Benson's name along with that of Henry Hatcher, another resident of Salisbury, as the authors.
[1] Benson died unmarried at the house of his only surviving sister on 21 June 1844, and was buried in Salisbury Cathedral with the other members of his family.