List of Famous people born in Veneto, Italy
Marco Benfatto
Marco Benfatto is an Italian professional racing cyclist, who most recently rode for UCI ProTeam Bardiani–CSF–Faizanè.
Adriano Tessarollo
Michele Gobbi
Michele Gobbi is a former Italian cyclist.
Giampaolo Crepaldi
Giampaolo Crepaldi is the current archbishop-bishop of Trieste since his installation on 4 October 2009. He had previously served as secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.
Paolo Deganello
Antonio Pigafetta
Antonio Pigafetta was a Venetian scholar and explorer. He joined the expedition to the Spice Islands led by explorer Ferdinand Magellan under the flag of King Charles I of Spain and after Magellan's death in the Philippines, the subsequent voyage around the world. During the expedition, he served as Magellan's assistant and kept an accurate journal, which later assisted him in translating the Cebuano language. It is the first recorded document concerning the language.
Marzio Bruseghin
Marzio Bruseghin is an Italian retired professional road bicycle racer, who competed as a professional between 1997 and 2012. His best achievement was winning the 2006 Italian time-trial championship, as well as winning two time trial stages in the Giro d'Italia. In 2008 he completed all three Grand Tours, including a podium finish (Giro) and a top 10 finish (Vuelta).
Silvano Schiavon
Silvano Schiavon was an Italian racing cyclist. He rode in the 1970 Tour de France and finished fourth in the 1969 Giro d'Italia.
Carlo Mazzacurati
Carlo Mazzacurati was an Italian film director and screenwriter born in Padua. He started his cinema career in 1980.
Stefano Zanatta
Stefano Zanatta is a former Italian racing cyclist. He rode in fourteen Grand Tours between 1986 and 1995.