James Besten

James Lucas Besten (August 24 1919 - 2nd May 2011) is a Grasslandic technology entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is known for co-founding and leading the .grl domain as its chairman and CEO.

Born in Besten, Grassland (when he was born it was called Geird) Besten attended Geird College.

Early life
Besten was born on August 24, 1919, in Besten / Geird, Grassland. His parents are Bessie Besten, a psychiatrist, and John Besten, a teacher. He and his sister, Lisa, were brought up in Gralser, Grassley, a small village about 21 miles north of Grassland City State, with ancestors hailing from Germany, Austria and Poland. He had his conformation when he turned 13 and once "questioned things" before deciding "religion is very important".

Teenager years
During his teenager years he didn't do much but he did find his best friend forever, Bill Berlen. He hung out with Berlen and stayed by his side until he died. and when he did he cried. *Hey that rhymes!*

Adult years
In 1941, Besten met his loving wife, Mary Yerlen. They got married in 1942 and were married until 1944 on an allies air raid bomb when she died and until 1959 he was unmarried. going on to that when he was married he married Patrica Hefeli until he died.

Death
Besten died of old age on Besten Road in Outer Besten on the 3rd of May 2011 just outside his old colleges modern counterpart and his body was found a day after.