#1Theodore B. Werner
1892–1989American congressman for South Dakota
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At the top of the list is the American congressman for South dakota Theodore B. Werner, covered in 8 languages. Second and third on the list are Raymond Philip Etteldorf and Cornell Henry Mayer. Over 29 years of births, the list goes from Theodore B. Werner (1892) to Cornell Henry Mayer (1921). The longest list in Iowa is Waterloo’s, with 61 names.

Theodore B. Werner leads with articles in 8 languages, ahead of Raymond Philip Etteldorf (4) and Cornell Henry Mayer (2).
#1American congressman for South Dakota
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