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Jan Serfontein

1898 – 1967

South African politician

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About Jan Serfontein

Lived 1898 – 1967 (aged 69). Jan Serfontein was a South African politician.

Jan Jonathan Serfontein was a South African politician. He served as Minister of Education, Arts and Science and Minister of Social Welfare and Pensions.

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Important facts

Born

3 February 1898

Birth century

19th century

Died

17 October 1967, Orange Free State

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

South Africa

Positions held

Minister

Also known as

Jan Jonathan Serfontein, J. J. Serfontein

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jan Serfontein's

William Berryman Scott

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jan Serfontein?

South African politician (1898-1967)

When was Jan Serfontein born?

Jan Serfontein was born on 3 February 1898.

When did Jan Serfontein die?

Jan Serfontein died on 17 October 1967 in Orange Free State.

What was Jan Serfontein's occupation?

Jan Serfontein was a politician.

What nationality was Jan Serfontein?

Jan Serfontein was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jan Serfontein

· Wikidata: Q3161751

· DBpedia: Jan Serfontein (politician, born 1898)

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