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Historical figures born in Benin
193 notable historical figures were born in Benin. These are the most notable:
- Patrice Talon (born 1958, Politics)
- Mathieu Kérékou (1933 to 2015, Politics)
- Hubert Maga (1916 to 2000, Politics)
- Thomas Boni Yayi (born 1952, Politics)
- Cudjoe Lewis (1835 to 1935, Literature)
- Romuald Wadagni (born 1976, Politics)
- Lionel Loueke (born 1973, Arts & Music)
- Émile Derlin Zinsou (1918 to 2016, Politics)
- Djimon Hounsou (born 1964, Entertainment)
- Paul Ahyi (1930 to 2010, Arts & Music)
- Adrien Houngbédji (born 1942, Politics)
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