Jan Christiaan Smuts
South African statesman and military leader (1870–1950)
Jan Christiaan Smuts was born on May 24, 1870 in Riebeek West and died on September 11, 1950 in Irene, aged 80. Recorded occupations: botanist, military officer, lawyer, politician, philosopher and writer. Country of citizenship: Union of South Africa. Positions held include Prime Minister of South Africa, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, Minister of Defence of South Africa, Minister of Finance (South Africa) and defence minister. Educated at Jesus College, Christ's College, Stellenbosch University and Paul Roos Gymnasium. Honours include Commander of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (Belgium), James Cook Medal, Albert Medal, Order of Merit and Companion of Honour. Member of Royal Society of London and World Brotherhood Federation.
- Born
- May 24, 1870 · Riebeek West
- Died
- September 11, 1950 · Irene
- Age at death
- 80
- Citizenship
- Union of South Africa
- Occupations
- botanist, military officer, lawyer, politician, philosopher, writer
- Positions held
- Prime Minister of South Africa, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, Minister of Defence of South Africa, Minister of Finance (South Africa), defence minister
- Education
- Jesus College, Christ's College, Stellenbosch University, Paul Roos Gymnasium
- Honours
- Commander of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (Belgium), James Cook Medal, Albert Medal, Order of Merit, Companion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 44 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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