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Langseth, Hans (1846-1928)
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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1928 Mar 28 p. 1
text of obituary:
MAN WITH 17-FOOT BEARD DIES
Wahpeton, N. D. — Hans Langseth, 82, Richland County farmer, known internationally for his 17-foot beard, died at his home.
For years, after letting his beard go uncut from July 14, 1875, Langseth traveled around the world with a circus without meeting a match for his beard.
In 1922, he won the world's "longest beard" championship at the "days of '49" celebration in Sacramento.
His body was taken to Kensett, Ia., for burial near his home.