Azevedo

Azevedo is a common surname in the Portuguese language, namely in Portugal, Brazil, and other Lusophone nations. The etymology of Azevedo is usually related to the European Holly (Ilex aquifolium). It may refer to:

• Aluísio Azevedo, Brazilian writer.
• Belmiro de Azevedo, Portuguese entrepreneur and the richest person in Portugal.
• Bento da Fonseca de Azevedo, early 18th-century Portuguese master carver
• Eduardo Azevedo, Brazilian race car driver.
• Filipa Azevedo, Portuguese singer.
• José Azevedo, Portuguese professional cyclist.
• José Batista Pinheiro de Azevedo, Portuguese politician.
• Luiz de Azevedo, Portuguese Jesuit missionary in Ethiopia
• Mario Azevedo, Mozambican historian and novelist
• Mateus Soares de Azevedo, Brazilian writer and journalist.
• Count Don Pedro Henriquez d'Azevedo y Toledo de Fuentes, Spanish general and statesman.
• Sérgio Azevedo, Portuguese composer.
• Tony Azevedo, American water polo player.
• Valdir Azevedo, Brazilian conductor and performer.
• Justin Azevedo, a Canadian professional ice hockey player.
• Ricardo Azevedo, a professional water polo coach.

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