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Jan Christiaan Smuts

Jan Christiaan Smuts (1870–1950) was a botanist, military officer and lawyer.

Also recorded as Jan Christian Smuts; Smuts; J. C. Smuts; Jan Smuts.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Jan Christian Smuts.

Born at Riebeek West in 1870, died at Irene in 1950.

In detail

Jan Christiaan Smuts studied at Jesus College, Christ's College and Stellenbosch University. training under William Thomson is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Cape Town and Johannesburg. Positions recorded include Prime Minister of South Africa and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom. Membership is recorded of Royal Society and World Brotherhood Federation.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (Belgium), James Cook Medal and Albert Medal.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jan Smuts”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q214321: Jan Christiaan Smuts

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