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Jan Schenkman

Also known as: J. Schenkman

Place of birth:

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Birth date:

October 1, 1806 • Birth Sign: Libra

Citizenship:

Kingdom of the Netherlands

Death date:

May 4, 1863 (56 years old)

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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 (1850).

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