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Hans Steininger
Played by Mathew Baynton
Hans Staininger (also spelled Steininger), burgomaster of Braunau am Inn, who was famous for his roughly 4.5-foot beard and died in September 1567 when he tripped over it and broke his neck while fleeing a fire. Portrayed in comedy…
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Hans Staininger (also spelled Steininger), burgomaster of Braunau am Inn, who was famous for his roughly 4.5-foot beard and died in September 1567 when he tripped over it and broke his neck while fleeing a fire. Portrayed in comedy sketches as the historical figure.
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