Simon Benson
Simon Benson | |
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Benson circa 1900 | |
| Chairman of the Oregon State Highway Commission | |
| In office March 1, 1917 – December 31, 1918 | |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | R. A. Booth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Simen Bergersen Klæve September 9, 1851 Gausdal, Oppland, Norway |
| Died | August 5, 1942 Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Sig Unander (grandson) |
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Simon Benson (born Simen Bergersen Klæve, September 9, 1851 – August 5, 1942) was a Norwegian-born American businessman and philanthropist who was active in the city of Portland, Oregon.