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๐ William Benton - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday
Currently, William Benton is 124 years, 7 months and 17 days old. William Benton will celebrate 125rd birthday on a Tuesday 1st of April 2025. Below we countdown to William Benton upcoming birthday.
Popular As |
William Benton |
Occupation |
Politician |
Age |
119 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
Born |
April 1, 1900 (Minnesota) |
Birthday |
April 1 |
Town/City |
Minnesota |
Nationality |
Minnesota |
๐ Zodiac
William Bentonโs zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
๐ Chinese Zodiac Signs
William Benton was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
About
U.S. Senator from Connecticut from 1949 to 1953 who was also notably a publisher of the Encyclopedia Britannica. He also established the Benton Foundation, a nonprofit organization.
Before Fame
He was a part of the Zeta Psi fraternity at Yale before working for advertising agencies in New York City and Chicago
Trivia
He assisted the organization of the United Nations before being appointed to the Senate to fill a vacancy.
Family Life
He got married to Helen Hemingway Benton.
Associated With
He beat George W. Bush's grandfather in the 1950 Senate elections.
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