Benton MacKaye date of birth:
March 6, 1879
How old was Benton MacKaye when died?
96
Where was Benton MacKaye born?
Stamford, Connecticut
When did Benton MacKaye die?
December 11, 1975
Where did Benton MacKaye die?
Shirley, MA
Why did Benton MacKaye die?
Natural Causes
Is Benton MacKaye gay or straight?
Straight
What is Benton MacKaye's ethnicity?
White
What is Benton MacKaye nationality?
American
What is Benton MacKaye's occupation?
Forester, Planner And Conservationist
Short 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.