Hiram Bingham
Hiram Bingham was an American academic and explorer best known for bringing international attention to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru in 1911, although his claim to its discovery is often contested due to prior local knowledge and exploration.
Born on Nov 19, 1875 (150 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 16,504 | $108,000 | 101$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 625,978 | 614 | $73,000 | 72$ |
| Totals | 2 | 18,269,038 | 17,118 | $181,000 | 173$ |
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Luxembourg:
Hiram Bingham rediscovered Machu Picchu in 1911, bringing it back to the world's attention.
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Ecuador:
Hiram Bingham was the discoverer of the archaeological complex Machu Picchu in Peru.
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Paraguay:
Hiram Bingham is recognized for his exploratory journey to Machu Picchu in 1911.
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Australia:
Hiram Bingham is mentioned as one of the world’s greatest explorers whose portrait hangs in the Founders Room.
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Peru:
Hiram Bingham is associated with the route that connects Machu Picchu Pueblo with the archaeological site.
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Peru:
Hiram Bingham's expedition revealed the existence of Machu Picchu to the world.
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Peru:
Hiram Bingham brought the Peruvian ruins of Machu Picchu to the world's attention in 1911.
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Australia:
Hiram Bingham is posited as the hero who located Peru’s foremost Inca site, Machu Picchu.
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