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and is both a masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:

People with the given name "Benito" include

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* Benito Manuel Agüero (1624–1668), Spanish painter *

Benito Alazraki Benito Alazraki (27 October 1921 – 6 June 2007) was a Mexican film director and screenwriter. He directed 40 films between 1955 and 1995. He was the father of advertising executive Carlos Alazraki and grandfather of director Gary Alazraki ...

(1921–2007), Mexican film director *

Benito Andion Benito Andión Sancho is the United Nations Special Envoy to Facilitate Dialogue in El Salvador. Prior to his appointment on 16 January 2017, by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, he was Ambassador of Mexico to Israel. Career A ...

, Salvadorian diplomat * Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (born 1994), Puerto Rican singer *

Benito Archundia Benito Armando Archundia Téllez (born March 21, 1966) is a Mexican former football referee. He is known in Mexico as Armando Archundia, but appears as Benito Archundia in FIFA records. He has been a professional referee since 1985 and has had his ...

(born 1966), Mexican football referee * Benito Armiñán, Spanish soldier

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* Benito Báez (born 1977), Dominican baseball player *

Benito Baranda Benito José Baranda Ferrán (born 1 January 1959) is a Chilean psychologist who is a member of the Chilean Constitutional Convention The Constitutional Convention () was the constituent body of the Republic of Chile in charge of drafting a ...

(born 1959), Chilean psychologist * Benito Bello de Torices (1660–1714), Spanish composer *

Benito Boldi Benito Boldi (19 February 1934 – 3 February 2021) was an Italian professional footballer who played as a defender. Career Boldi was part of the Juventus teams that won the 1957–58 Serie A and the 1958–59 Coppa Italia. He played for SP ...

(1934–2021), Italian footballer * Benito Pérez Brito (1747–1813), Spanish military officer *

Benito Buachidze Benito Mikheili Buachidze ( ka, ბენიტო ბუაჩიძე; 2 September 1905 – 3 October 1937 ) was a Georgian literary critic. He was a member of the SCCP since 1926. He was the brother of . Biography Benito Buachidze was one o ...

(1905–1937), Georgian literary critic

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Benito Cabanban Benito C. Cabanban was the first native bishop of the Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no), * bik, Republika kan Filipinas * ceb, R ...

(1911–1990), Filipino bishop *

Benito Cabrera Benito Cabrera Hernández (born 1963 in Venezuela) is a Canarian timple composer and virtuoso. He was born in Venezuela. Although he moved to Lanzarote at a young age, he has spent most of his life in Tenerife. He moved to Tenerife to study p ...

(born 1963), Spanish composer * Benito Calderón (1902–??), Cuban baseball player *

Benito Canónico Benito Canónico (January 3, 1894 – October 13, 1971) was a Venezuelan composer, musician, orchestrator and teacher. Born in Guarenas, Miranda, Canónico spent much of his life teaching and writing music in a wide variety of genres and styles ...

(1894–1971), Venezuelan composer *

Benito Carbone Benito Carbone (born 14 August 1971) is an Italian football manager and former professional player. He played as a forward, winger or midfielder. He also represented Italy under-21s eight times during his playing career. Club career Torino ...

(born 1971), Italian footballer *

Benito Carvajales Benito Carbajales Pérez (born in Orense, Spain, 25 July 1913, date of death unknown) was a Cuban footballer, who played as a goalkeeper. International career He represented Cuba at the 1938 FIFA World Cup in France France (), of ...

(1913–??), Cuban footballer *

Benito Castro Arturo "Benito" Castro Hernández (born June 5, 1946, in Mexico City, Mexico), is a Mexican musician, singer, songwriter, actor, imitator, most famous as a comedian, and as a member of Los Hermanos Castro (The Castro Brothers). Benito was born i ...

(born 1946), Mexican musician *

Benito Cereno (writer) Jamie GrooverAs stated in the letters column for ''Invincible'' #3; Image Comics, March 26 2003 is an American comic book writer who uses the pen name Benito Cereno. He is best known as the writer and co-creator of 2004's '' Tales from the Bully ...

, American comic book writer *

Benito Cocchi Benito Cocchi (5 November 1934 – 5 May 2016) was a Roman Catholic archbishop. Ordained to the priesthood in 1959, Cocchi served auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bologna, Italy from 1974 until 1982. He then served as bish ...

(1934–2016), Italian bishop *

Benito Contreras Benito Contreras (16 May 1905 – July 1972) was a Mexican footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1928 Summer Olympics. References External links * * 1905 births 1972 deaths Mexican men's footballers Mexico m ...

(1905–1972), Mexican footballer *

Benito Corghi Benito Corghi (26 May 1938 – 5 August 1976) was an Italian long-distance truckdriver, who was a victim of Border Troops of the German Democratic Republic on a border crossing point. Background Benito Corghi was an Italian long-distance tr ...

(1938–1976), Italian truck driver *

Benito Rebolledo Correa Benito Rebolledo Correa (August 2, 1880 – June 29, 1964) was a Chilean painter. He won the National Prize of Art of Chile in 1959. References 1880 births 1964 deaths People from Curicó University of Chile alumni Chilean male painters ...

(1880–1964), Chilean painter

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Benito de Jesús Benito de Jesús Born on October 25, 1912, in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico Barceloneta (, ) is a town and municipality in Puerto Rico located in the north region, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, north of Florida (city and municipality in Puerto Ric ...

(1912–2010), Puerto Rican songwriter *

Benito T. de Leon Benito Antonio Templo de León (born March 21, 1960) An annual publication of members of the graduating class and other junior classes. is a retired military officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). While a Roman Catholic, he was c ...

(born 1960), Filipino military officer *

Benito R. de Monfort Benito Raimundo Monfort Blanch, known in French as Benito R. de Monfort (1800-1871) was a Spanish photographer, publisher and businessman. He is most notable as the co-founder of both the Société héliographique and the casino de Biarritz. He wa ...

(1800–1871), Spanish photographer *

Benito de Rivas Benito de Rivas, O.S.B. (died August 21, 1668) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Puerto Rico (1663–1668). ''(in Latin)''

(??–1668), Puerto Rican prelate *

Benito de San Juan Benito de San Juan (1727 – 7 January 1809) was a Spanish military officer and a notable commander of the Spanish forces during the Peninsular War. He was commanding officer of the Spanish forces at the Battle of Somosierra. Career Benito de San J ...

(1727–1809), Spanish military officer *

Benito Fernández de Santa Ana Benito Fernández y Rana de Santa Ana (June 4, 1707 – March or April 1761) was a Franciscan friar who served as president of the Texas missions of the College of Santa Cruz de Querétaro from 1734 to 1750 and played an important role in the early ...

(1707–1761), Spanish friar *

Benito de Soto Benito de Soto Aboal (March 22, 1805, Mouriera, a hamlet now a suburb of Pontevedra, Spain - January 25, 1830, Gibraltar.) Pontevedra is in Galicia in northern Spain where the language is close to Portuguese, which has confused some sources that ...

(1805–1835), Spanish pirate *

Benito Díaz Don Benito Díaz Iraola (17 July 1898 – 1 April 1990) was a Spanish football manager and player. He played mainly for Real Sociedad. He coached Real Sociedad, Bordeaux and Atlético Madrid Club Atlético de Madrid, S.A.D. (; meaning ...

(1898–1990), Spanish footballer *

Benito di Paula Uday Vellozo, with stage name of Benito di Paula (born 28 November 1941), is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and writer. He is known for his characteristic samba that started when he was young and sang in hotels and nightclubs in R ...

(born 1941), Brazilian singer-songwriter

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* Benito Elizalde (born 1961), Spanish rower * Benito Espinós (1748–1818), Spanish painter

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Benito Floro Benito Floro Sanz (born 2 June 1952) is a Spanish football manager. Football career Floro was born in Gijón, Asturias. During his professional career he managed Albacete Balompié (two spells, starting off in 1989 in Segunda División B and ...

(born 1952), Spanish football manager *

Benito Gennaro Franceschetti Benito Gennaro Franceschetti (June 14, 1935 – February 4, 2005) was a Roman Catholic archbishop. Ordained to the priesthood in 1960, Franceschetti was appointed archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Fermo, Italy Italy ( it, ...

(1935–2005), Italian archbishop

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Benito Pérez Galdós Benito Pérez Galdós (May 10, 1843 – January 4, 1920) was a Spanish Spanish Realist literature, realist novelist. He was the leading literary figure in 19th-century Spain, and some scholars consider him second only to Miguel de Cervantes ...

(1843–1920), Spanish novelist * Benito Garozzo (born 1927), Italian bridge player *

Benito Caballero Garza Benito Caballero Garza (born 24 September 1965) is a Mexican politician and lawyer affiliated with the PRI. He currently serves as Deputy of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress The LXII Legislature of the Congress of Mexico met from ...

(born 1965), Mexican politician *

Benito Guerra Jr. Benito Iván Guerra Latapí (born 25 March 1985) is a Mexican rally driver competing for Citroën Racing, a privateer team in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2013, with his co-driver Borja Rozada. In 2012 he won the Production World R ...

(born 1985), Mexican rally driver * Benito Gutmacher (born 1950), Argentinian actor

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* Benito Huerta (born 1952), American artist

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Benito Jacovitti Benito Jacovitti (; March 19, 1923 – December 3, 1997) was an Italian comics artist. Biography Benito Jacovitti was born in Termoli, Molise. He was still a kid when he started drawing on the pavement of the village's streets. The son of a ra ...

(1923–1997), Italian comic artist * Benito Serrano Jiménez (1850–1945), Costa Rican politician *

Benito Joanet Benito Joanet Giménez (16 September 1935 – 22 March 2020) was a Spanish football player and manager. Playing career Born in Esplugues de Llobregat, Joanet played as a goalkeeper for Espanyol, Real Zaragoza, Terrassa, Europa and Deportivo d ...

(1935–2020), Spanish footballer and manager * Benito Jones (born 1997), American football player *

Benito Juárez Benito Pablo Juárez García (; 21 March 1806 – 18 July 1872) was a Liberalism in Mexico, Mexican liberal politician and lawyer who served as the 26th president of Mexico from 1858 until his death in office in 1872. As a Zapotec peoples, Zapo ...

(1806–1872), Mexican politician

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Benito Kemble Benito Kemble (born 27 August 1968 in Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. Kemble played in Scottish football for Motherwell and St Johnstone. He scored once for Motherwell in a ...

(born 1968), Dutch footballer

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Benito Legarda Benito Cosme Legarda y Tuason (September 27, 1853 – August 27, 1915) was a Filipino legislator who was a member of the Philippine Commission of the American colonial Insular Government, the government's legislature, and later a Resident Comm ...

(1853–1915), Filipino legislator * Benito J. Legarda (1926–2020), Filipino historian *

Benito Lertxundi Benito Lertxundi is a Basque singer-songwriter born in Orio, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country in 1942. He is an acclaimed and veteran figure in Basque music, who spearheaded with other key figures its revival in the 1960s and following years, showing a ...

(born 1942), Spanish singer-songwriter *

Benito Lopez Benito Francisco Lopez (born 6 April 1994) is an American mixed martial artist. He most competed in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Combat career Mixed martial arts career Early career In April 201 ...

(born 1994), American mixed martial artist *

Benito Lorenzi Benito "Veleno" Lorenzi (; 20 December 1925 – 3 March 2007) was an Italian footballer born in Borgo a Buggiano, province of Pistoia. He played as a striker. Club career Throughout his career (1947–1960), Lorenzi played with Italian clubs ...

(1925–2007), Italian football player *

Benito Lynch Benito Lynch (25 July 1885 - 23 December 1951) was an Argentine novelist and short story writer. Biography Lynch was born in Buenos Aires. He came from a family of Irish origin who settled in the Río de la Plata region since the 18th century. T ...

(1885–1951), Argentine novelist

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* Benito Madueño y Ramos (1654–1739), Spanish prelate *

Benito Quinquela Martín Benito Quinquela Martín (March 1, 1890 – January 28, 1977) was an Argentine painter. Quinquela Martín is considered the port painter-par-excellence and one of the most popular Argentine painters. His paintings of port scenes show the activ ...

(1890–1977), Argentine painter *

Benito Martinez (disambiguation) Benito Martinez may refer to: * Benito Martínez (died 2006), Cuban who claimed to be the world's oldest living person * Benito Martinez (actor) (born 1970), American actor * Benito Martinez (soldier) (1932–1952), American soldier, Korean War M ...

, multiple people *

Benito Masilevu Benito Eremasilevu (born October 7, 1989) in Savusavu, Cakaudrove is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He plays wing for Fiji and French Top 14 side, Brive. Career Masilevu was born in Savusavu, he attended St Bedes Primary school. He later ...

(born 1989), Fijian rugby union footballer * Benito Medero (1922–2007), Uruguayan politician *

Benito Messeguer Benito Messeguer (October 27, 1930 – October 19, 1982) was a Mexican artist born in Spain, best known for his murals which continued much of the work of the Mexican muralism movement. His work was recognized with a tribute at the Palacio de Bell ...

(1930–1982), Spanish-Mexican artist *

Benito Montalvo Benito Montalvo (born September 19, 1985, in Unquillo) is an Argentine coach, in July 2020 was head coach in RCD Espanyol Academy Helsinki and ex footballer who last played for Vilassar de Mar in the 1º Catalana in Spain. He received training Bar ...

(born 1985), Argentine football coach *

Benito Arias Montano Benito Arias Montano (or Benedictus Arias Montanus; 1527–1598) was a Spanish orientalist and polymath that was active mostly in Spain. He was also editor of the '' Antwerp Polyglot''. He reached the high rank of Royal Chaplain to King Philip II ...

(1527–1598), Spanish orientalist * Benito Chávez Montenegro (born 1947), Mexican politician * Benito Jerónimo Feijoo e Montenegro (1676–1764), Galician monk *

Benito Morales Benito Morales (1803 – 1889) was a conservative Nicaraguan politician and statesman who served as acting Head of State of Nicaragua from December 1833 to 15 March 1834. Family Benito Morales married Adelaida Lacayo y Briones. One of his son ...

(1803–1889), Nicaraguan politician *

Benito Mussolini Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini (; 29 July 188328 April 1945) was an Italian politician and journalist who founded and led the National Fascist Party. He was Prime Minister of Italy from the March on Rome in 1922 until his deposition in 194 ...

(1883–1945), Italian dictator

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Benito Nardone Benito Nardone Cetrulo (November 22, 1906 – March 25, 1964) was a Uruguayan journalist and political figure. Biography Nardone was born at Montevideo, the son of an Italian immigrant. For many years he was a popular radio commentator at CX 4 ...

(1906–1964), Uruguayan journalist * Benito Natividad (1875–1964), Filipino military officer

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Benito Orgiana Benito Orgiana (10 February 1938 – 2 April 2021) was an Italian politician. Born in Orroli on 10 February 1938, Orgiana served on local legislative bodies including the Cagliari municipal council until his 1992 election to the Chamber of Dep ...

(1938–2021), Italian politician *

Benito Owusu Bio Benito Owusu Bio (born November 1, 1968) is a land economist and Ghanaian politician of the Republic of Ghana. He is the Member of Parliament representing Atwima-Nwabiagya constituency of the Ashanti Region of Ghana in the 4th,5th,6th, 7th an ...

(born 1968), Ghanaian politician

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* Benito Pabón y Suárez de Urbina (1895–1958), Spanish lawyer and trade unionist *

Benito Pastoriza Iyodo Benito Pastoriza Iyodo is an author of poetry, poetics, fiction and literary articles. The themes of his literary works include: man's evolution from childhood to adulthood, examination of self, the precipices of culture and its rituals, violenc ...

(born 1954), Puerto Rican author *

Benito Vicetto Pérez Benito Vicetto Pérez (Ferrol, Spain Ferrol () is a city in the Province of A Coruña in Galicia, on the Atlantic coast in north-western Spain, in the vicinity of Strabo's Cape Nerium (modern day Cape Prior). According to the 2021 census, t ...

(1824–1878), Galician writer * Benito Perojo (1894–1974), Spanish film director * Benito Pocino (born 1958), Spanish actor

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Benito Raman Benito Raman (born 7 November 1994) is Belgian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian club Anderlecht. Career Youth At the age of 4 he started playing football at Cercle Melle. He stayed there for six months. In 2001, at a ...

(born 1994), Belgian footballer * Benito Ramírez (born 1995), Spanish footballer * Benito Ramos (1918–??), Mexican fencer * Benito F. Reyes (1914–1992), Filipino academic administrator * Benito Rigoni (1936–2021), Italian bobsledder *

Benito Romano Benito Romano (born 1950) was the first Puerto Rican to hold a United States Attorney's post in New York on an interim basis. Early life and education Romano's parents moved to New York City from Puerto Rico and settled down in the Bronx where ...

(born 1950), Puerto Rican-American politician * Benito Ros (born 1981), Spanish mountain cyclist *

Benito Rosales José Benito Rosales y Sandoval (1795 Granada – 1850) was a conservative Nicaraguan politician and lawyer who served as acting Supreme Director of Nicaragua between March 8 and April 1, 1849. Rosales was born in 1795 in Granada. He studied l ...

, Nicaraguan politician

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Benito Salas (disambiguation) Benito Salas may refer to: *Benito Salas Vargas (died 1816), Colombian patriot who fought in the Spanish reconquest of New Granada *Benito Salas Airport Benito Salas Airport ( es, Aeropuerto Benito Salas, ) is an airport that serves the city of N ...

, multiple people *

Benito Santiago Benito Santiago Rivera (born March 9, 1965), is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 2005, most prominently as a member of the San Diego Padres, with whom he was a fou ...

(born 1965), Puerto Rican baseball player *

Benito Santiago Jr. Benito Santiago Jr. (born June 22, 1989) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player for Mets de Guaynabo (basketball), Mets de Guaynabo in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN), the top tier basketball league in Puerto Rico. He played col ...

(born 1989), Puerto Rican basketball player * Benito Sanz y Forés (1828–1895), Spanish cardinal *

Benito Sarti Benito Sarti (; 23 July 1936 – 4 February 2020) was an Italian professional Association football, footballer who played as a Defender (association football), defender or midfielder. Club career Sarti made his Serie A debut with Calcio Padova, ...

(1936–2020), Italian footballer *

Benito Skinner Benito Skinner (born November 3, 1993) is an American comedian and actor. He is known for his online persona Benny Drama, and performs celebrity impression, skits, and original characters on platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Ea ...

(born 1993), American comedian *

Benito Stefanelli Benito Stefanelli (2 September 1928 – 18 December 1999) was an Italian film actor, stuntman and weapons master who made over 60 appearances in film between 1955 and 1991. Biography and career Stefanelli is best known in world cinema for his ...

(1929–1999), Italian film actor and stuntman *

Benito Sylvain Benito Sylvain (born Marie-Joseph Benoît d'Artagnan Sylvain; 21 March 1868 – 3 January 1915) was a Haitian journalist, diplomat, lawyer. He was also of the organizers of the 1900 Pan-African Conference. Sylvain pathed the connection betwee ...

(1868–1915), Haitian journalist

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Benito Tiamzon Benito Tiamzon (March 20, 1951 – August 22, 2022) was a Filipino political organizer and until his arrest in March 2014 by Philippine security forces, was believed to be the Chairman of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed ...

(born 1951), Filipino political organizer *

Benito Totti Benito Totti (May 10, 1914 – 1940) was an Italian boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he was eliminated in the second round of the middleweight class after losing his fight to Adolf Baumgarten. External linksBenito T ...

(1914–1940), Italian boxer

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Benito Urteaga Benito Urteaga was a Marxist revolutionary and guerrilla from Argentina Argentina (), officially the Argentine Republic ( es, link=no, República Argentina), is a country in the southern half of South America. Argentina covers an area ...

(1941–1976), Argentine revolutionary

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* Benito Rodríguez Valtodano (??–1629), Nicaraguan bishop *

Benito van de Pas Benito van de Pas (born 18 January 1993) is a Dutch professional darts player. Career BDO Van de Pas reached the semi-finals of the 2011 PDC Under-21 World Championship, losing 1-4 to Michael van Gerwen. Van de Pas won the 2011 German Open. ...

(born 1993), Dutch darts player *

Benito Salas Vargas Benito Salas Vargas (1770 – 18 September 1816) was a military and social leader during Colombia's (then known as New Granada) independence war (1810–1819). He fought against Pablo Morillo during the Spanish reconquest of New Granada. In 1 ...

(1770–1816), Colombian military officer * Benito Vázquez (1738–1810), Spanish soldier and explorer * Benito Vergara (1934–2015), Filipino plant scientist * Benito Villegas (1877–1952), Argentine chess master *

Benito Vines Benito Vines (named Benet Vinyes in Catalan, his mother tongue; 1837–1893) was a Jesuit cleric at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School during the 19th century in Havana, Cuba. He became well known for his studies of hurricanes. He was the Director ...

(1837–1893), Cuban cleric

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* Benito Zambrano (born 1965), Spanish screenwriter

Fictional characters

* Benito Alessi, character from the Australian soap opera ''

Neighbours ''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera, which has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons an ...

People with the surname

* Alberto Benito (disambiguation), multiple people *

Álvaro Benito Álvaro Benito Villar (born 10 December 1976) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a left midfielder, currently vocalist/guitarist of Rock band Pignoise. Club career Born in Salamanca, Castile and León, Benito emerged through Real ...

(born 1976), Spanish footballer * Amado Benito Jr. (born 1992), Filipino fighter *

Asier Benito Asier Benito Sasiain (born 11 February 1995) is a Spanish professional footballer as a forward for Real Unión. Career Benito was born in Amurrio, Álava, Basque Country. He finished his formation with CD Aurrerá de Vitoria, and made hi ...

(born 1995), Spanish footballer *

Azucena Sanchez Benito Azucena Sanchez Benito (born 15 October 1978) is a road cyclist from Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English ...

(born 1978), Spanish cyclist *

Carl Benito Carl Benito (born February 21, 1954) is a Filipino Canadians, Filipino Canadian former politician from Alberta. Benito served in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the electoral district of Edmonton-Mill Woods as a member of the Progressive ...

(born 1954), Canadian politician * Cesar Benito, Spanish composer * Diego Benito (born 1988), Spanish footballer * Don Benito (pirate), Spanish pirate * Eduardo Benito (1891–1981), Spanish illustrator and painter *

Elizabeth Odio Benito Elizabeth Odio Benito (born 15 September 1939) is a lawyer and politician from Costa Rica. She served as President in the Inter-American Court of Human Rights from 2018 to 2020. She was a Vice-President of the International Criminal Court. She pre ...

(born 1939), Costa Rican judge *

Gabriel R. G. Benito Gabriel Robertstad Garcia Benito (born 1960) is a Norwegian economist, Professor of Strategy and International Business and a previous Dean of Doctoral Studies at BI Norwegian Business School, in Oslo, Norway. He is known for his work on foreign d ...

(born 1960), Norwegian economist *

Goyo Benito Gregorio "Goyo" Benito Rubio (21 October 1946 – 2 April 2020) was a Spanish footballer who played as a central defender. He spent most of his 16-year professional career with Real Madrid. Club career Benito was born in El Puente del Arzobispo ...

(1946–2020), Spanish footballer *

Iker Benito Iker Benito Sánchez (born 10 August 2002) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for FC Andorra on loan from CA Osasuna. Club career Born in Miranda de Ebro, Burgos, Castile and León, Benito joined CA Osasuna's you ...

(born 2002), Spanish footballer *

Jordi Benito Jordi Benito i Verdaguer (1951, in Granollers – December 9, 2008 in Barcelona Barcelona ( , , ) is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the se ...

(1951–2008), Spanish artist * Loris Benito (born 1992), Swiss footballer *

Marie Benito Marie Benito (born August 9, 1965) is a Guam long-distance runner. She competed in the women's marathon at the 1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and comm ...

(born 1965), Guaman long-distance runner * Miguel Ángel Benito (born 1993), Spanish cyclist *

Mireia Benito Mireia Benito Pellicer (born 30 December 1996) is a Spanish professional racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Women's Continental Team . In May 2022, when she was racing for UCI Women's Continental Team , she became the first rider of t ...

(born 1996), Spanish cyclist *

Pedro Benito Pedro Alberto Benito Ponomar (born 27 March 2000) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a forward for Albacete Balompié. Club career Born in Cádiz, Andalusia, Benito represented RCN El Puerto de Santa María, UD Pavía (two stints), UD Alme ...

(born 2000), Spanish footballer *

Sergio Benito Sergio Benito Crujera (born 23 March 1999) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish Primera Federación club Fuenlabrada. Club career Born in Madrid, Benito began his career with Rayo Vallecano in 2005, aged six ...

(born 1999), Spanish footballer *

Teófilo Benito Teófilo Benito (22 July 1966 in Alcolea de Calatrava – 15 August 2004 in Madrid) was a Spanish middle distance runner, who specialized in the 1500 metres. Benito competed at the 1987 File:1987 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: ...

(1966–2004), Spanish middle-distance runner

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