George Shiras III
George Shiras III | |
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Shiras in 1904 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 29th district | |
| In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | district created |
| Succeeded by | William Harrison Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1859 Allegheny, Pennsylvania |
| Died | March 24, 1942 (aged 83) Marquette, Michigan |
| Political party | Independent Republican |
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| Education | Cornell University, Yale Law School |
| Occupation | photographer, lawyer |
George Shiras III (January 1, 1859 – March 24, 1942) was a U.S. Representative from the state of Pennsylvania and nature photographer who pioneered the use of nighttime flash photography.