William E. Benson | |
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| Born | 1873 Kowaliga, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | October 1915 (aged 41–42) U.S. |
| Other names | Will Benson |
| Education | Fisk University |
| Alma mater | Howard University |
| Occupation(s) | School founder, principal, businessman, real estate developer |
| Father | John Jackson Benson |
William E. Benson (1873–1915), commonly known as Will Benson, was an American educator, real estate developer, and businessman. He was known for founding the Kowaliga Academic and Industrial Institute, and the Dixie Industrial Company in Kowaliga, Alabama.[1][2]
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