Benny Benson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Benny Benson

American boy who designed the Alaska state flag, winning a 1926 contest

Date of Birth: 12-Oct-1913

Place of Birth: Chignik, Alaska, United States

Date of Death: 02-Jul-1972

Profession: designer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Benny Benson

  • John Ben "Benny" Benson Jr.
  • (October 12, 1913 – July 2, 1972) designed the flag of Alaska.
  • Benny was age 13 years old when he won a contest in 1927 to design the flag for the Territory of Alaska, which became a U.S.
  • state on January 3, 1959.

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