Benigno C. Hernández
Benigno Cárdenas Hernández (February 13, 1862 – October 18, 1954) was the first Hispanic from New Mexico to serve as a full member of Congress.
Benigno Hernández | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Mexico's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1917 | |
| Preceded by | Harvey B. Fergusson |
| Succeeded by | William B. Walton |
| In office March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | William B. Walton |
| Succeeded by | Néstor Montoya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1862 Taos, New Mexico Territory |
| Died | October 18, 1954 (aged 92) Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | businessman, politician |
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