Benigno C. Hernández

Benigno Hernández
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Mexico's at-large district
In office
March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1917
Preceded byHarvey B. Fergusson
Succeeded byWilliam B. Walton
In office
March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1921
Preceded byWilliam B. Walton
Succeeded byNéstor Montoya
Personal details
Born(1862-02-13)February 13, 1862
Taos, New Mexico Territory
DiedOctober 18, 1954(1954-10-18) (aged 92)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
PartyRepublican
Occupationbusinessman, politician
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Benigno Cárdenas Hernández (February 13, 1862 – October 18, 1954) was the first Hispanic from New Mexico to serve as a full member of Congress.

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