Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts PC, OM, CH, DTD, ED, KC, FRS (24 May 1870 – 11 September 1950) was a South African statesman, military leader, and philosopher. In addition to holding various military and cabinet posts, he served as prime minister of the Union of South Africa from 1919 to 1924 and 1939 to 1948.
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Jan Christiaan Smuts 24 May 1870 Bovenplaats, Western Cape, South Africa
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Died |
11 September 1950 (aged 80) Irene, South Africa
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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