Willam Arthur Purtell | |
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United States Senator from Connecticut | |
In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1959 | |
Preceded by | William Benton |
Succeeded by | Thomas J. Dodd |
In office August 29, 1952 – November 4, 1952 | |
Appointed by | John Davis Lodge |
Preceded by | Brien McMahon |
Succeeded by | Prescott Bush |
Personal details | |
Born | Hartford, Connecticut | May 6, 1897
Died | May 31, 1978 West Hartford, Connecticut | (aged 81)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Katherine Elizabeth Cassidy |
William Arthur Purtell (May 6, 1897 – May 31, 1978) was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Connecticut in the United States Senate in 1952 and from 1953 to 1959.