The Beggar's Benison

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Encyclopedia Article
Title
The Beggar's Benison
Abstract
The Beggar's Benison was a Scottish gentlemen's club devoted to "the convivial celebration of male sexuality". It was founded in 1732 in the town of Anstruther on the Firth of Forth and is often mentioned in descriptions of the libertine culture of 18th century Britain.
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Date
2/7/25, 12:21 PM
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4/12/25, 1:36 PM
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The Beggar’s Benison. (2025). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Beggar%27s_Benison&oldid=1274455682