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William A. Purtell
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 | May 6, 1897 Hartford, Connecticut |
| Died | May 31, 1978 (aged 81) West Hartford, Connecticut |
| 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.
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