Benin

Historical figures born in Benin

193 notable historical figures were born in Benin. These are the most notable:

Benin ranks #139 of 197 countries by number of historical figures on Histiphy, just behind Cape Verde, Cambodia and Rwanda.

By occupation

• Politician: 7
• Head of State/President: 6
• Minister/Cabinet Official: 4
• Diplomat: 2
• Entrepreneur/Executive: 1
• Soldier/Officer: 1
• Banker: 1
• Economist: 1

• 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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