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Hiram Bingham III.
American academic, explorer, treasure hunter and politician (1875–1956)
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About Hiram Bingham III
Hiram Bingham III was an American academic, explorer and politician. In 1911, he publicized the existence of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu which he rediscovered with the guidance of local indigenous farmers. Later, Bingham served as the 69th governor of Connecticut for a single day in 1925—the shortest term in history. He had been elected in 1924 as governor, but was also elected to the Senate and chose that position. He served as a member of the United States Senate until 1933.
Everything about Hiram Bingham III →- Occupation
- politician, explorer, archaeologist, aircraft pilot
- Position held
- Governor of Connecticut, Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut, United States senator, United States senator
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- November 19, 1875
- Died
- June 6, 1956