BELLE JENNINGS BENCHLEY (1882-1973)
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Belle Jennings Benchley (August 28, 1882 – December 17, 1972[1]), known as “The Zoo Lady,” was the director of the San Diego Zoo from 1927 to 1953, guiding its expansion from a small collection of animals to an innovative, world-class zoo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Benchley
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| Name: | Belle J Benchley |
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| Social Security #: | 560280222 |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birth Date: | 28 Aug 1882 |
| Birth Place: | Kansas |
| Death Date: | 17 Dec 1973 |
| Death Place: | San Diego |