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Name Origin

Benedetto is an Italian given name meaning 'blessed'. It derives from the Latin phrase ' Benedictus', which means 'blessed' or 'praised'

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Famous People

Benedetto Croce (1866-1952)

Philosopher, Historian, Literary critic

  • Key figure in Italian idealism
  • Championed the idea of 'history as philosophy'
  • Influential literary critic who shaped modern Italian thought