Agustín Lizárraga
Peruvian explorer and farmer (1865–1912) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Lizárraga and the second or maternal family name is Ruiz.
Agustín Lizárraga Ruiz (Spanish: [aɣusˈtin liˈθaraɣa] June 12, 1865, in Mollepata – February 11, 1912, in Urubamba River) was a Peruvian explorer and farmer who discovered Machu Picchu on July 14, 1902, nine years prior to American explorer Hiram Bingham.[1][2][3]
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Born | Agustín Lizárraga Ruiz (1865-06-12)June 12, 1865 Mollepata, Cusco, Peru |
Died | February 11, 1912(1912-02-11) (aged 46) Urubamba River, Peru |
Cause of death | Drowning |
Occupation(s) | Explorer and farmer |
Known for | Discovering Machu Picchu with Hiram Bingham on July 14, 1902. |
Spouse | Rosa Lizárraga |
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