William "Wild Bill" Langer (September 30 1886 - November 8 1959) was a prominent American politician from North Dakota. Langer is one of the most colorful characters in North Dakota history, most famously bouncing back from a scandal that forced him out of office and into prison. He served as the Governor of North Dakota from 1933 to 1934 and from 1937 to 1939. Langer also served in the United States Senate from 1940 to 1959 when he died in office. Wikipedia
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William Langer was born September 30, 1886 in Everest township, near Casselton, Dakota Territory. He was one of six children born to Frank J. and Mary (Weber) Langer. His father was a member of the first legislature of North Dakota, served as a Cass Cou www.und.edu/dept/library/Collections/Langer/og19.html
