Benton MacKaye Death
Benton passed away on December 11, 1975 at the age of 96 in Shirley, MA. Benton's cause of death was natural causes.
When did Benton MacKaye die?
December 11, 1975How did Benton MacKaye die? What was the cause of death?
Natural causesHow old was Benton MacKaye when died?
96Where did Benton MacKaye die? What was the location of death?
Shirley, MA
Benton MacKaye Birthday and Date of Death
Benton MacKaye was born on March 6, 1879 and died on December 11, 1975. Benton was 96 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: March 6, 1879
Date of Death: December 11, 1975
Age at Death: 96
Benton MacKaye - Biography
Benton MacKaye (/mæˈkaɪ/ mak-KYE; March 6, 1879 – December 11, 1975) was an American forester, planner and conservationist. He was born in Stamford, Connecticut; his father was actor and dramatist Steele MacKaye. After studying forestry at Harvard University (B.A., 1900; M.A. School of Forestry, 1905), Benton later taught there for several years. He joined a number of Federal bureaus and agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the U.S. Department of Labor; he was also was a member of the Technical Alliance where he participated in the Energy Survey of North America.