Benakis is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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Antonis Benakis (1873–1954), Greek art collector
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Emmanouil Benakis (1843–1929), Greek merchant and politician
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Linos Benakis (1928-2022), Greek historian
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Panagiotis Benakis ( 1700–1771), Greek freedom-fighter
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