William A. Purtell
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William Arthur Purtell (May 6, 1897–May 31, 1978) was an American politician from Connecticut. He served as a member of the United States Senate from Connecticut, serving from August 29, 1952, to November 4, 1952 as the class 3 senator, and from January 3, 1953, to January 3, 1959 as the class 1 senator.
| Preceded by Brien McMahon |
U.S. Senator (Class 3) from Connecticut 1952 |
Succeeded by Prescott Bush |
| Preceded by William B. Benton |
U.S. Senator (Class 1) from Connecticut 1953—1959 |
Succeeded by Thomas J. Dodd |
