About Jan Schenkman
Lived 1806 – 1863 (aged 56). Jan Schenkman was a Dutch writer, teacher, poet, children's writer and humorist.
Jan Schenkman (born 1 October 1806 in Amsterdam, Netherlands - died 4 May 1863 in Amsterdam, Netherlands) was a Dutch teacher, poet, and author of books for children. He is best remembered for writing several traditional songs sung during the Sinterklaas holidays. He also wrote the book Saint Nicholas and his Servant.
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Who was Jan Schenkman?
Dutch writer and teacher (1806-1863)
When was Jan Schenkman born?
Jan Schenkman was born on 1 October 1806 in Amsterdam.
When did Jan Schenkman die?
Jan Schenkman died on 4 May 1863 in Amsterdam.
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Jan Schenkman was a writer, teacher, poet, children's writer and humorist.
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Jan Schenkman was Dutch.
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