William Benton (politician)
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William Burnett Benton (April 1, 1900 – March 18, 1973) was an American senator from Connecticut (1949–1953) and publisher of the Encyclopædia Britannica (1943–1973).
Quick Facts United States Senator from Connecticut, Preceded by ...
William Burnett Benton | |
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United States Senator from Connecticut | |
In office December 17, 1949 – January 3, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Raymond E. Baldwin |
Succeeded by | William A. Purtell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1900-04-01)April 1, 1900 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | March 18, 1973(1973-03-18) (aged 72) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Helen Hemingway Benton |
Alma mater | Carleton College Yale University |
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