Birthdate: November 19, 1875
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Died: June 6, 1956
Hiram Bingham III was a prominent American academic, explorer, and politician renowned for rediscovering the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in 1911. He received assistance from local indigenous farmers during this remarkable achievement. Bingham briefly held the position of the 69th Governor of Connecticut in 1925, serving for just one day, which remains the shortest term in history. Additionally, he was elected to the United States Senate in 1924 and served until 1933, making notable contributions to exploration, academia, and politics throughout his career.
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