Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr.

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1. When was Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr. born?August 4, 1914, Germany
2. When did Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr. die?October 24, 1997, United States
3. What was Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr.'s job?Typesetter
4. How long is Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr.?One documented version of his surname contains 666 letters
5. What is the record?Longest personal name ever used, as verified by Guinness World Records
6. Who was Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr.?He was a man from Germany who later became an American citizen, known for having the longest personal name ever recorded.

Nomenclature: The devising or use of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline.
Onomastics: The branch of linguistics that studies the origin and use of proper names.
Typesetter: A person responsible for arranging type for printing, ensuring accuracy and layout.
Guinness World Records: A reference book published annually, listing world records and achievements.