Fertig

Article summary

Fertig is a German word meaning "ready" or "finished". As a surname, it may refer to: * Beth Fertig, American journalist * Craig Fertig (1942–2008), Oregon State University football coach * George Fertig (1915–1983), Canadian artist * Jack Fertig (1955–2012), astrologer and drag queen * Kevin Fertig (born 1977), wrestler * Lawrence Fertig (1898–1986), advertising executive and libertarian journalist and economic commentator * M. Maldwin Fertig (1887–1972), American lawyer and politician * Ralph Fertig (1930–2019), American social justice activist, lawyer, educator and author * Wendell Fertig (1900–1975), American civil engineer and Philippine guerrilla leader

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1977 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1269814932