The original name of "Benoit" was a baptismal name "Benedict" and this medieval given name owes its popularity in the middle ages chiefly to "Saint Benedict" (480-550) who founded the Benedictine Order of Monks at Monte Cassino. The surname "Benoit" was first found in "Longuedoc, France" where the family held family seats since ancient times. The linage of this great family descend from Saint Benedict (480-550) to Saint Benoit d'Aniane (750-821) who...
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