About William Bentsen
Lived 1930 – 2020 (aged 90). William Bentsen was an American skipper and sailor.
William "Bill" Bentsen (February 18, 1930 – December 25, 2020) was an American sailor and Olympic champion. Bentsen was born in Chicago, Illinois. He received a gold medal in the Soling class at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. Bentsen was inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame in 2017.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Bentsen?
sailor (1930–2020)
When was William Bentsen born?
William Bentsen was born on 18 February 1930 in Chicago.
When did William Bentsen die?
William Bentsen died on 25 December 2020.
What was William Bentsen's occupation?
William Bentsen was a skipper and sailor.
What nationality was William Bentsen?
William Bentsen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Bentsen. https://biography.guide/william-bentsen/
MLA: "William Bentsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-bentsen/.
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