Richard Benyon | |
|---|---|
| President of Fort St George (Madras) | |
| In office 23 January 1735 – 14 January 1744 | |
| Preceded by | George Morton Pitt |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas Morse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1698 |
| Died | 1774 |
Richard Benyon (1698–1774) was a British merchant and colonial administrator who served as the President of Madras from 23 January 1735 to 14 January 1744.[1]