Benny Benson date of birth:
October 12, 1913
How old was Benny Benson when died?
58
Where was Benny Benson born?
Chignik, Alaska
When did Benny Benson die?
July 2, 1972
What is Benny Benson's ethnicity?
Multiracial
What is Benny Benson nationality?
American
Benny Benson claim to fame:
Designed the Alaska flag
Short Biography
John Ben "Benny" Benson, Jr. (October 12, 1913 – July 2, 1972) designed the flag of Alaska. Benny was 13 when he won a contest in 1927 to design the flag for the territory of Alaska, which became a U.S. state in 1959.