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Senator William Benton

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Senator William Benton - Connecticut Democratic

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NameWilliam Benton
PositionSenator
StateConnecticut
PartyDemocratic
StatusFormer Representative
Term StartDecember 17, 1949
Term EndJanuary 3, 1953
Terms Served1
BornApril 1, 1900
GenderMale
Bioguide IDB000399
Senator William Benton
William Benton served as a senator for Connecticut (1949-1953).

About Senator William Benton



William Benton served as a Senator from Connecticut in the United States Congress from 1949 to 1953. A member of the Democratic Party, William Benton contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

William Benton’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the Senate, William Benton participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

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).