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Bentsen is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Beint Kristian Bentsen was a Norwegian banker and politician for the Christian Democratic Party. He is best known as county mayor of Rogaland in the 1970s, but was also a member of four different municipal councils, an unusual achievement.

Christen Bentsen Schaaning Norwegian priest

Christen Bentsen Schaaning was a Norwegian clergyman. He served as parish priest of Avaldsnes Church at Karmøy in Rogaland, Norway from 1635-1679.

Ivar Bentsen was a Danish architect.

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