Stromer

Article summary

Stromer is a surname of German origin. It may be derived either from the occupation of Strohmeyer, straw tax collector, or from 'Strōmer', "tramp". Notable persons with the name include: * Del Stromer (1930–2003), American politician from Iowa * Eric Stromer (born 1961), American actor and television host * Ernst Stromer (1871–1952), German paleontologist * Gerald Stromer (1942–2020), American politician from Nebraska * Heinrich Stromer (died 1542), German physician * Marvin Stromer (1933–1984), American politician from Nebraska and political science professor * Ulman Stromer (1329–1407), German trader, factory owner and city councillor

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1961 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1370756930