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Also Known As Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr.
Born February 11, 1921 • Mission • Texas
Died May 23, 2006 (aged 85) • Houston • Texas
Title / Office United States Senate (1971), United States • judge (1946-1948)
Political Affiliation Democratic Party

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