Maecenas Eason Benton 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. His uncle was Thomas Hart Benton, one of the first two United States Senators elected from Missouri.

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Occupation: politician, lawyer
Position held: United States representative, United States representative, United States representative, United States representative
Citizenship: United States
Born: January 29, 1848
Died

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Maecenas Eason Benton

American politician (1848-1924)

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About Maecenas Eason Benton

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Occupation: politician, lawyer
Position held: United States representative, United States representative, United States representative, United States representative
Citizenship: United States
Born: January 29, 1848
Died

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April 27, 1924

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