Sosthenes Behn

Danish-American businessman (1884-1957)

Sosthenes Behn (January 30, 1884 – June 6, 1957) was an American businessman, and the founder of ITT. He held the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army.2

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Born Jan 30, 1882, died Jun 6, 1957.1

Companies

Early life and education

Early years

Sosthenes Behn was born in the island of St. Thomas, then part of the Danish West Indies. His ancestry was Danish on his paternal side, and part French on his maternal side. His maternal grandfather was Sephardic Jewish.

Behn served in the United States Army and was commissioned a captain, Signal Corps, on June 19, 1917. He later achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, having served with distinction during World War I. Behn served with the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) in France until February 1919. He was given command of the 232nd Field Signal Battalion, Château-Thierry, Saint-Mihiel, Argonne. In recognition of his meritorious service during the war he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM).

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Career

Occupation: entrepreneur, businessperson, military officer.6

  • Date not recordedFounded ITT Corporation3
  • Date not recordedChair, Havana Docks Corporation4
  • Date not recordedChair, Mexican Telephone and Telegraph Company5

Personal life

  • BornJan 30, 1882, Saint Thomas7
  • DiedJun 6, 1957, New York City8
  • CitizenshipUnited States9

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