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Jan Christiaan Smuts

South African statesman and military leader (1870–1950)

Jan Christiaan Smuts was born on May 24, 1870 in Riebeek West, South Africa and died on September 11, 1950, aged 80.

Born

May 24, 1870

Jan Christiaan Smuts died aged 80.

Died: September 11, 1950

Birthplace
Riebeek West, South Africa
Professions
botanist, politician, writer, head of government, philosopher, military officer, lawyer
Citizenship
Union of South Africa

More about Jan Christiaan Smuts

Zodiac sign
Gemini
Birth name
Jan Christian Smuts

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Questions people ask

How old was Jan Christiaan Smuts when they died?

Jan Christiaan Smuts died aged 80.

When is Jan Christiaan Smuts’s birthday?

Jan Christiaan Smuts’s recorded birthday is May 24.

Where was Jan Christiaan Smuts born?

Jan Christiaan Smuts was born in Riebeek West, South Africa.

What was Jan Christiaan Smuts’s name at birth?

Jan Christiaan Smuts’s recorded birth name is Jan Christian Smuts.

When did Jan Christiaan Smuts die?

Jan Christiaan Smuts died on September 11, 1950.