Theodore Benfey
American politician
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Theodore Benfey (June 11, 1871 - March 13, 1935) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
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BornTheodor Benfey
June 11, 1871
June 11, 1871
Plymouth, Wisconsin, US
DiedMarch 13, 1935 (aged 63)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, US
OccupationSoldier, politician
Theodore Benfey | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Senate | |
| In office 1916–1924 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Theodor Benfey June 11, 1871 Plymouth, Wisconsin, US |
| Died | March 13, 1935 (aged 63) Sheboygan, Wisconsin, US |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Soldier, politician |
Biography
Benfey was born on June 11, 1871, in Plymouth, Wisconsin.[1] He graduated from high school in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. During the Spanish–American War, he served with the United States Army.
He died in Sheboygan on March 13, 1935.[1]
Political career
Benfey was elected to the Senate in 1916. Additionally, he was District Attorney of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin from 1899 to 1905 and a member of the Sheboygan City Council.[2] He was a Republican.