Candido is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
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Candido Amantini (1914–1992), Italian Roman Catholic priest
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Candido Camero
Candido is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:
Given name
* Candido Amantini (1914–1992), Italian Roman Catholic priest
* Candido Camero known simply as "Candido" (1921-2020), Cuban percussionist
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known simply as "Candido" (1921-2020), Cuban percussionist
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Candido Jacuzzi (1903–1986), Italian-American inventor
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Candido Portinari
Candido Portinari (December 29, 1903 – February 6, 1962) was a Brazilian painter. He is considered one of the most important Brazilian painters as well as a prominent and influential practitioner of the neo-realism style in painting.
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(1903–1962), Brazilian painter
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Candido Tirona (1863–1896), Filipino Revolutionary
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Antonio Candido
Antonio Candido de Mello e Souza (July 24, 1918 – May 12, 2017) was a Brazilian writer, professor, sociologist, and literary critic. As a critic of Brazilian literature, he is regarded as having been one of the foremost scholars on the subject ...
(1918–2017), writer, professor, and literary critic
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Candy Candido
Jonathan Joseph “Candy” Candido (December 25, 1913 – May 19, 1999) was an American radio performer and voice actor. He was best remembered for his famous line "I'm feeling mighty low".
Early and personal life
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(1913–1999), American actor and bass player
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Chris Candido
Christopher Barrett Candito (March 21, 1972 – April 28, 2005) was an American professional wrestler. Candito is best remembered for his tenures with promotions such as World Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling, New Japan Pro- ...
(1972–2005), American professional wrestler
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Giacomo Candido (1871–1941), Italian mathematician
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Johnny Candido
John Candito (born June 11, 1982) is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, and is the younger brother of late professional wrestler Chris Candido. He is best known under the ring name Johnny Candido.
Professional wrestling career
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(born 1982), American professional wrestler
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Jose Martinez Ruiz (1873-1967) Spanish essayist
See also
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Candido (magazine)
''Candido'' was an Italian language satirical magazine published in Milan, Italy, between 1945 and 1961.
History and profile
''Candido'' was started in 1945 as a successor of another satirical magazine '' Bertoldo''. It was cofounded by Gio ...
'' (1945–1961), Italian weekly monarchist satirical magazine, funded by
Giovannino Guareschi
Giovannino Oliviero Giuseppe Guareschi (; 1 May 1908 – 22 July 1968) was an Italian journalist, cartoonist and humorist whose best known creation is the priest Don Camillo.
Life and career
Giovannino Guareschi was born into a middle-class fami ...
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