Mildred Wirt Benson

Mildred Wirt Benson

Known For: Writing

Gender: Female

Date of Birth: July 10, 1905

Day of Death: May 28, 2002 (97 years old)

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Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson was an American journalist and author of children's books. She wrote some of the earliest Nancy Drew mysteries and created the detective's adventurous personality. Born: July 10, 1905, Ladora, IA Died: May 28, 2002, Ladora, IA