Besnard

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Besnard is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Armand Besnard

Armand Louis Charles Gustave Besnard was a French admiral and politician.

David Besnard, is a retired professional racing driver.

Florent Besnard is a French professional football player. He currently plays in the Championnat National 2 for Vannes OC.

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