B. Frank Heintzleman | |
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| 8th Governor of Alaska Territory | |
| In office April 10, 1953 – January 4, 1957 | |
| Nominated by | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Ernest Gruening |
| Succeeded by | Waino Edward Hendrickson Territorial Acting Governor of Alaska |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Benjamin Franklin Heintzleman December 3, 1888 Fayetteville, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 24, 1965 (aged 76) Juneau, Alaska |
| Political party | Republican |
Benjamin Franklin Heintzleman (December 3, 1888 – June 24, 1965) was an American forester who spent much of his career supporting the development of Alaska Territory. Following a career with the United States Forest Service he was appointed Governor of Alaska Territory, a position he held from 1953 till 1957. During his term as governor he continued to support economic development but was largely opposed to efforts granting statehood to Alaska.