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Name Origin

Benito is an Italian masculine given name. It is a diminutive of Benedetto, meaning 'blessed' or 'well-spoken'.

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Famous People

Benito Mussolini (1883-1945)

Politician, Dictator

  • Founded the National Fascist Party in Italy
  • Dictated Italy from 1922 to 1943
  • Allied with Nazi Germany during World War II

Benito Juárez (1806-1872)

Lawyer, President of Mexico

  • Led the liberal resistance during the Reform War
  • Served as President of Mexico from 1858 to 1872
  • Oversaw the passage of the La Reforma laws which aimed to modernize and secularize Mexico