Bentsen is a

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surname, and it means 'son of Bendt' which is a Danish nickname for Benedict. Notable people with the surname include: * Beint Bentsen (1917–2003), Norwegian banker and politician for the Christian Democratic Party *

Christen Bentsen Schaaning Christen Bentsen Schaaning (''Kristen Bentsen Skaaning'') (c. 1611-1679) was a Norwegian clergyman. He served as parish priest of Avaldsnes Church (''Avaldsnes kirke'') at Karmøy in Rogaland, Norway from 1635–1679. Biography He was probab ...

(1616–1679), priest at Avaldsnes in Norway from 1635 to 1679 * Erling Bentsen (1897–1962), Norwegian newspaper editor and politician for the Labour and Communist parties * Ivar Bentsen (1876–1943), Danish architect *

Lloyd Bentsen Lloyd Millard Bentsen Jr. (February 11, 1921 – May 23, 2006) was an American politician who was a four-term United States Senator (1971–1993) from Texas and the Democratic Party nominee for vice president in 1988 on the Michael Dukakis ti ...

(1921–2006), four-term United States senator (1971–1993) from Texas and 1988 vice presidential nominee * William Bentsen (born 1930), American sailor and Olympic champion

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