Fortunato Benavides | |
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| Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | |
| In office February 3, 2012 – May 5, 2023 | |
| Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit | |
| In office May 9, 1994 – February 3, 2012 | |
| Appointed by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Thomas Gibbs Gee |
| Succeeded by | Gregg Costa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fortunato Pedro Benavides February 3, 1947 Mission, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 5, 2023 (aged 76) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | University of Houston (BBA, JD) |
Fortunato Pedro Benavides (February 3, 1947 – May 5, 2023) was an American judge. From 1994 until 2023, he served as a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.