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Jan Christiaan Smuts

Born on May 24, 1870

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Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts (Afrikaans:; baptismal name Jan Christiaan Smuts; 24 May 1870 – 11 September 1950) was a South African statesman, military officer and philosopher.

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