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Maecenas Eason Benton (January 29 1848 – April 27 1924) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri. He was the father of Thomas Hart Benton who gained fame as a painter of the American Scene.

active years end date
1905-03-04
active years start date
1897-03-04
alma mater
Saint Louis University
battle
American Civil War
birth date
1848-01-29
birth place
Tennessee, Dyersburg Tennessee
child
Thomas Hart Benton (painter)
country
Confederate States of America
death date
1924-04-27
death place
Missouri, Springfield Missouri
party
Democratic Party (United States)
region
Missouri's 15th congressional district
resting place
Neosho Missouri
successor
Cassius M. Shartel

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