Bennet is an English language

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

and, less commonly, a

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. Alternative spellings include

Bennett Bennett may refer to: People *Bennett (name), including a list of people with the surname and given name Places Canada * Bennett, Alberta *Bennett, British Columbia * Bennett Lake, in the British Columbia and Yukon Territory **Bennett Range **Benn ...

Benett Benett is a variant form of the surname Bennett, a medieval form of Benedict. People with the name Notable people with the surname include: *Etheldred Benett (1776–1835), English geologist *Léon Benett (1839–1917), French painter *Sarah Bene ...

and Benet. Bennet is an

Anglo-Norman Anglo-Norman may refer to: *Anglo-Normans, the medieval ruling class in England following the Norman conquest of 1066 * Anglo-Norman language **Anglo-Norman literature * Anglo-Norman England, or Norman England, the period in English history from 10 ...

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Norman Norman or Normans may refer to: Ethnic and cultural identity * The Normans, a people partly descended from Norse Vikings who settled in the territory of Normandy in France in the 10th and 11th centuries ** People or things connected with the Norm ...

roots, from the medieval personal name

Benedict Benedict may refer to: People Names *Benedict (given name), including a list of people with the given name *Benedict (surname), including a list of people with the surname Religious figures * Pope Benedict I (died 579), head of the Catholic Chu ...

(from the Latin ''Benedictus'', 'blessed'). In the 12th century, it became a common given name throughout Europe due to the popularity of

St Benedict Benedict of Nursia ( la, Benedictus Nursiae; it, Benedetto da Norcia; 2 March AD 480 – 21 March AD 548) was an Christianity in Italy, Italian Christian monk, writer, and theologian who is venerated in the Catholic Church, the Eastern Ortho ...

(c. 480 – c. 543). The Latin form of the name was found in England, alongside versions derived from the Old French forms ''Beneit'' and ''Benoit'', which was common among the Normans.

People

Notable people with the surname include: *

Abraham Bennet Abraham Bennet Fellow of the Royal Society, FRS (baptism, baptised 20 December 1749 – buried 9 May 1799) was an United Kingdom, English clergyman and physicist, the inventor of the gold-leaf electroscope and developer of an improved magnetomet ...

FRS (born 1749) English physicist. * Carl Bennet (born 1951), Swedish businessman and billionaire *

Charles Bennet, 6th Earl of Tankerville Charles Augustus Bennet, 6th Earl of Tankerville PC (10 January 1810 – 18 December 1899), styled Lord Ossulston between 1822 and 1859, was a British peer and Conservative politician. He served as Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-a ...

, (1810–1899), British peer and politician *

Chloe Bennet Chloé Wang (; born April 18, 1992), known professionally as Chloe Bennet, is an American actress and singer. She starred as Daisy Johnson/Quake in the ABC superhero drama series '' Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (2013–2020). Early life ...

(born 1992), American actress * Christopher Bennet, (1617–1655), English physician *

Douglas J. Bennet Douglas Joseph Bennet Jr. (June 23, 1938 – June 10, 2018) was an American political official and college president. He was the fifteenth president of Wesleyan University, in Middletown, Connecticut, from 1995 to 2007. Before that, he served as ...

(1938–2018), American diplomat and president of Wesleyan University *

Eduardo Bennet José Eduardo Bennett (born 11 September 1968, in La Ceiba) is a Honduran former footballer. He is currently manager of UPNFM. Club career Born in La Ceiba, Bennett played in the youth teams of local side Victoria and moved to Tegucigalpa aged ...

(born 1968), Honduran soccer player * Ferdinando Bennet (1850–1929), English soldier and cricketer *

Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlington, KG, PC (1618 – 28 July 1685) was an English statesman. Background and early life He was the son of Sir John Bennet of Dawley, Middlesex, by Dorothy, daughter of Sir John Crofts of Little Saxham, Suff ...

, (1618–1685), English statesman *

Isabella Bennet, 2nd Countess of Arlington Isabella Bennet FitzRoy, Duchess of Grafton and later 2nd Countess of Arlington ''suo jure'' (c. 1668 – 7 February 1723), was a British Peerage, peer and heiress. Life Isabella Bennet was the only daughter of Henry Bennet, 1st Earl of Arlingto ...

(c. 1668–1723), British peer and heiress * James Bennet, a number of individuals with the name **

James Bennet (clergyman) James Bennet (January 1817 – 29 June 1901) was born in Ireland and became a Presbyterian clergyman. He is known for significant contributions to secular and religious writing as an editor and an author. Bennet came to Canada in 1854 and to ...

(1817—1901), Irish Presbyterian clergyman, writer and author **

James Bennet (journalist) James Douglas Bennet (born March 28, 1966) is an American journalist. He is a senior editor for ''The Economist'', and writes the Lexington column for the magazine. He was editor-in-chief of ''The Atlantic'' from 2006–2016 and was the editorial ...

, American newspaper and magazine editor **

James Bennet (politician) James Bennet (1830 – 3 May 1908) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand. Bennet was born in Forfarshire, Scotland. Bennet stood in the Tuapeka electorate in the and was beaten by the incumbent, James Clark Brown. He repr ...

(1830–1908), Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand * John Bennet, a number of individuals with the name ** John Bennet of the

Bennet baronets There have been four baronetcies created for persons with the surname Bennet, two in the Baronetage of England and two in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia. All four creations are extinct. The Bennet Baronetcy, of Bechampton in the County of Bucki ...

John Bennet (composer) John Bennet (c. 1575 – after 1614) was a composer of the English madrigal school. Little is known for certain of Bennet's life, but his first collection of madrigals was published in 1599. Life Bennet's madrigals include " All Creatures No ...

(c. 1575–after 1614), English composer **

John Bennet (judge) Sir John Bennet (1553 – 15 February 1627) was a judge and politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1597 and 1621. His career ended in controversy after he was found guilty of extorting bribes and excessive fees. Education Benne ...

(1552/3–1627), English judge and MP accused of corruption ** John Bennet (preacher) (1714–1759), English Methodist preacher **

John Bennet (MP) John Bennet (10 January 1628 – 16 May 1663) was an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1660 to 1663. Bennet was the eldest surviving son of John Bennet, merchant of St. Stephen's Walbrook, London and his wife J ...

(1628–1663), English landowner and politician **

John Bennet, 1st Baron Ossulston John Bennet, 1st Baron Ossulston (1616 – 11 February 1695) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1663 to 1679. He was created Baron Ossulston in 1682. Life Bennet was the eldest son of Sir John Bennet of Dawley, Harl ...

(1616–1695), English statesman **

John Bennet (archaeologist) Donald John Logan Bennet, (born 1957), known as John Bennet, is a British archaeologist, classicist, and academic, who specialises in the Aegean civilisations. He has been Professor of Aegean Archaeology at the University of Sheffield since 200 ...

(born 1951), British archaeologist and Professor of Aegean Archaeology at Sheffield University * Keane Grace Wallis Bennet (died 2014), a British girl who died in an accident *

Michael Bennet Michael Farrand Bennet (born November 28, 1964) is an American attorney, businessman, and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Colorado, a seat he has held since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, he was appointed t ...

(born 1964), United States politician, Senator from Colorado *

Naftali Bennett Naftali Bennett ( he, נַפְתָּלִי בֶּנֶט, Transliterated: , ; born 25 March 1972) is an Israeli politician who served as the 13th prime minister of Israel from 13 June 2021 to 30 June 2022, and as the 3rd Alternate Prime Minist ...

Prime minister of Israel 2021-2022 *

Spencer Gordon Bennet Spencer Gordon Bennet (January 5, 1893 – October 8, 1987) was an American film producer and director. Known as the "King of Serial Directors", he directed more film serials than any other director. Biography Born in Brooklyn, New York, Benne ...

(1893–1987), American film producer and director * Thomas Bennet, a number of individuals with the name **

Thomas Bennet (clergyman) Thomas Bennet (1673–1728) was an English clergyman, known for controversial and polemical writings, and as a Hebraist. Life He was born at Salisbury, England, on 7 May 1673. and was educated at the free school there. He entered St John's Colleg ...

, English clergyman **

Thomas Bennet (academic) Thomas Bennet (aka Thomas BenetUniversity College
''A History of the County of Oxford: Volume 3: Th ...

, British academic and administrator, Master of University College, Oxford * William Bennet, a number of individuals with the name **

William Bennet (MP for Ripon) William Bennet (after 1553 – February 1609), of Marlborough, Wiltshire, was an English politician. Education He was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School). He was later a student of Gray's Inn. Career He ...

(died 1609), MP for Ripon **

William Bennet (bishop) William Bennet (4 March 1746 – 16 July 1820) (spelled William Bennett on his memorial in Cloyne Cathedral) was Bishop of Cloyne, Ireland, and an antiquary. He was born in the Tower of London and educated at Harrow School and Emmanuel College, C ...

(1746–1820), Bishop of Cloyne and antiquary **

William Bennet (musician) William Bennet or Bennett (c. 1767 – c. 1833 or after), born at Combe-in-Teignhead, Devonshire, was an English musician, a composer, organist and pianist. Bennet's father was a landowner in Devon, but had himself been organist of St Andrew's ...

(1767?–1833?), English musician **

William Stiles Bennet William Stiles Bennet (November 9, 1870 – December 1, 1962) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New York, and father of Augustus Witschief Bennet. Biography Born in Port Jervis, New York, Bennet was the son of James and ...

(1870–1962), American politician ** William S. Bennet II (1934–2009), American business executive **

William Bennet (engineer) William Bennet (or Bennett) was an English civil engineer, noted for his work on canals. Nothing is known of his early life or family history, but details of his work from about 1790 until 1826 are documented. His major projects were for the Dorset ...

(active 1790–1826), English canal engineer (also spelled Bennett) ** Sir William Bennet, 1st Baronet (died 1710) of the

** Sir William Bennet, 2nd Baronet (died 1729), member of 1st Parliament of Great Britain ** Sir William Bennet, 3rd Baronet (died 1733) of the

Fictional characters

Fictional characters with the surname include: * The Bennet family in Jane Austen's ''Pride and Prejudice'' **

Mr. Bennet (Pride and Prejudice) The Bennet family is a fictional family created by the English novelist Jane Austen, in her 1813 novel, '' Pride and Prejudice''. The family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, and their five daughters: Jane, Mary, Catherine, Lydia, and Elizabeth ...

Mrs. Bennet The Bennet family is a fictional family created by the English novelist Jane Austen, in her 1813 novel, ''Pride and Prejudice''. The family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, and their five daughters: Jane, Mary, Catherine, Lydia, and Elizabeth, ...

Elizabeth Bennet Elizabeth Bennet is the protagonist in the 1813 novel '' Pride and Prejudice'' by Jane Austen. She is often referred to as Eliza or Lizzy by her friends and family. Elizabeth is the second child in a family of five daughters. Though the ci ...

, daughter of the above * The Bennet family in the ''

Heroes Heroes or Héroes may refer to: * Hero, one who displays courage and self-sacrifice for the greater good Film * ''Heroes'' (1977 film), an American drama * ''Heroes'' (2008 film), an Indian Hindi film Gaming * ''Heroes of Might and Magic'' ...

'' TV series: **

Claire Bennet Claire Bennet is a fictional character in the NBC psychological thriller superhero drama series ''Heroes''. She is portrayed by Hayden Panettiere and first appeared on television in the pilot episode of the series, "Genesis", on September 25, 2 ...

, cheerleader character **

Noah Bennet This is a list of fictional characters in the television series ''Heroes'', the ''Heroes'' graphic novels, and the ''Heroes'' webisodes. Main characters Character duration In its inaugural season, ''Heroes'' featured an ensemble cast ...

, adoptive father of Claire, known as "Horn-Rimmed Glasses" ** Sandra Bennet, Noah's wife and Claire's adoptive mother **

Lyle Bennet This is a list of fictional characters in the television series ''Heroes'', the ''Heroes'' graphic novels, and the ''Heroes'' webisodes. Main characters Character duration In its inaugural season, ''Heroes'' featured an ensemble cast ...

, son of Noah and Sandra * Bennet from the 1985 action film ''

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'' * Vice President Kathryn Bennet, a character from the 1997 action film ''

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