Spanish writer (1866-1954). Jacinto Benavente was born on 12 August 1866 in what is now Spain. Jacinto Benavente is remembered as a playwright, journalist and writer, a citizen of Spain. Positions held included member of the Congress of Deputies and Member of the Royal Spanish Academy.
Before and after
- from 14 June 1866 to 26 July 1866Austro-Prussian War
- from 20 June 1866 to 12 August 1866Third Italian War of Independence
- 20 July 1866Battle of Lissa
- 28 July 1866Birth of Beatrix Potter
- 12 August 1866Birth of Jacinto Benavente
- from 18 August 1866 to 10 May 1871Unification of Germany
- September 1866Construction of Moscow Conservatory
- 21 September 1866Birth of H. G. Wells
- 12 October 1866Birth of Ramsay MacDonald
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