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 (149 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Peru | 2 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 32,971,846 | 44,887 | $230,000 | 313$ |
| Totals | 2 | 32,971,846 | 44,887 | $230,000 | 313$ |
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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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