Jan Christiaan Smuts
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Summary
Jan Christiaan Smuts was born on May 24, 1870[1], in Riebeek West[2]. He died on September 11, 1950[3], in Irene[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], military officer[6], lawyer[7], politician[8], and philosopher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,891 views/month, #6,293 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Isie Smuts[11]
- Country of citizenship: Union of South Africa[12]
- Occupation: writer[13], head of government[14]
- Position held: Prime Minister of South Africa[15], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], Minister of Defence of South Africa[17], Minister of Finance (South Africa)[18], defence minister[19]
- Educated at: Jesus College[20], Christ's College[21], Stellenbosch University[22], Paul Roos Gymnasium[23]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (Belgium)[25], James Cook Medal[26], Albert Medal[27], Order of Merit[28], Companion of Honour[29], King George V Silver Jubilee Medal[30], King George VI Coronation Medal[31], Africa Star[32], France and Germany Star[33], Victory Medal[34], European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal[35], Grand Cross of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[36], 1914–15 Star[37]
- Member of: Royal Society[38], World Brotherhood Federation[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Member of political party: South African Party[41], United Party[42]
- Military branch: British Army[43]
- Commons category: Jan Smuts[44]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[45], general[46]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[47], World War II[48]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jan Christiaan Smuts include OR Tambo International Airport[49], an international airport[50], in South Africa[51], founded in 1952[52].
Why It Matters
Jan Christiaan Smuts has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for him include OR Tambo International Airport[49], an international airport[50], in South Africa[51], founded in 1952[52].
FAQs
Where was Jan Christiaan Smuts born?
Jan Christiaan Smuts's place of birth was Riebeek West[2].
Where did Jan Christiaan Smuts die?
Jan Christiaan Smuts died in Irene[4].
Who was Jan Christiaan Smuts married to?
Jan Christiaan Smuts's spouses include Isie Smuts[11].
What did Jan Christiaan Smuts do for work?
Jan Christiaan Smuts worked as a botanist[5], military officer[6], lawyer[7], politician[8], and philosopher[9].
Where did Jan Christiaan Smuts go to school?
Jan Christiaan Smuts was educated at Jesus College[20], Christ's College[21], Stellenbosch University[22], and Paul Roos Gymnasium[23].
What awards did Jan Christiaan Smuts receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (Belgium)[25], James Cook Medal[26], and Albert Medal[27].