William Gentle
William Benjamin Gentle | |
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| Born | 8 September 1865 Ashwell, Hertfordshire, England |
| Died | 2 September 1948 (aged 83) |
| Occupation(s) | High Sheriff of Norfolk co-Founder of Greyhound Racing Association |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Steward |
| Children | Frederick Gentle Francis Gentle |
Sir William Benjamin Gentle (8 September 1865 – 2 September 1948) was an English police officer known for his work in fighting racecourse crime and was jointly responsible for promoting greyhound racing in the United Kingdom. He was Chief constable of Brighton from 1901 to 1920.