Historical Profile
William Purtell is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
William Purtell
Former U.S. Senator for Connecticut
Biography
William Purtell (died 1978) was an American politician who represented Connecticut in the United States Senate from August 1952 to January 1959, during the 82nd–85th Congresses. Purtell served as a Republican. Purtell died on May 31, 1978.
Key Information
- Full Name: William Arthur Purtell
- Died: May 31, 1978
- Term Started: January 3, 1953
- Term Ended: January 3, 1959
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Aug 29, 1952 – Jan 3, 1953 82nd Congress Republican Connecticut
- Jan 3, 1953 – Jan 3, 1959 83rd–85th Congresses Republican Connecticut
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Connecticut
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Purtell's service:
- William Benton (CT) 1952–1953
- Prescott Bush (CT) 1952–1959