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William Burnett Benton was an American politician, diplomat, entrepreneur, and chancellor. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States senator and as the United States Assistant Secretary of State. He also held positions as a delegate and chairman of the executive board. His professional background included work in the field of advertising, and he worked in Washington, D.C.
Born in Minneapolis in 1900, Benton was educated at Carleton College and Yale University. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and spoke English. He died in New York City in 1973. His service as a United States senator is recognized in the Us Senators collection.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- William
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Minneapolis
- Place of death
- New York City
- Occupation
- chancellor
- Position held
- United States senator
- Political party
- Democratic Party (United States)
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Episcopal Church
- Field of work
- advertising
- Image
- William Benton (1).jpg
- Work location
- Washington, D.C.
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- date of birth
- 1900-01-01
- date of death
- 1973-01-01
- Commons category
- William Benton
- name in native language
- William Burnett Benton
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