Hiram Bingham III
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Summary
Hiram Bingham III was born on November 19, 1875[1], in Honolulu[2]. He died on June 6, 1956[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as a politician[5], explorer[6], archaeologist[7], aircraft pilot[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,526 views/month, #6,868 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[11]
- Father: Hiram Bingham II[12]
- Mother: Minerva Clarissa Brewster Bingham[13]
- Spouse: Alfreda Nonna Bingham Gregor[14]
- Child: Hiram Bingham IV[15], Jonathan Brewster Bingham[16], Woodbridge Bingham[17]
- Country of citizenship: United States[18]
- Occupation: writer[19], scientist[20], governor[21], historian[22]
- Field of work: archaeology[23], politics[24]
- Position held: Governor of Connecticut[25], Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut[26], United States senator[27], senator[28]
- Employer: Princeton University[29], Harvard University[30], Yale University[31]
- Educated at: Yale University[32], Harvard University[33], University of California, Berkeley[34], Phillips Academy[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[37]
- Commons category: Hiram Bingham (1875-1956)[38]
- Archives at: Yale Peabody Museum[39]
- Family name: Bingham[40]
- Given name: Hiram[41]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[42]
- Described by source: Library of the World's Best Literature[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- Commons Creator page: Hiram Bingham[45]
- Name in native language: Hiram Bingham[46]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Hiram Bingham III include Bingham[47], a lunar crater[48] and 8291 Bingham[49], an asteroid[50].
Why It Matters
Hiram Bingham III has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He is credited with the discovery of Machu Picchu[53], an ancient city[54], in Peru[55], founded in 1450[56]. Entities named for him include Bingham[47], a lunar crater[48] and 8291 Bingham[49], an asteroid[50].
FAQs
Where was Hiram Bingham III born?
Hiram Bingham III was born in Honolulu[2].
Where did Hiram Bingham III die?
Hiram Bingham III died in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who were Hiram Bingham III's parents?
Hiram Bingham III's father was Hiram Bingham II[12]. Hiram Bingham III's mother was Minerva Clarissa Brewster Bingham[13].
Who was Hiram Bingham III married to?
Hiram Bingham III's spouses include Alfreda Nonna Bingham Gregor[14].
What did Hiram Bingham III do for work?
Hiram Bingham III worked as a politician[5], explorer[6], archaeologist[7], aircraft pilot[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Hiram Bingham III go to school?
Hiram Bingham III was educated at Yale University[32], Harvard University[33], University of California, Berkeley[34], and Phillips Academy[35].
What did Hiram Bingham III discover?
Hiram Bingham III is credited as discoverer of Machu Picchu[53].