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Jan Hofmeyr

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Summary

Jan Hofmeyr was born on March 17, 1856[1], in Calvinia[2]. He died on March 22, 1924[3], in Cape Town[4].

Key Facts

  • Father: Nicolaas Hofmeyr[5]
  • Country of citizenship: South Africa[6]
  • Sex or gender: male[7]
  • Given name: Jan[8]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[9]
  • Birth name: Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr[10]
  • Different from: Q141282718[11]

FAQs

Where was Jan Hofmeyr born?

Jan Hofmeyr was born in Calvinia[2].

Where did Jan Hofmeyr die?

Jan Hofmeyr passed away in Cape Town[4].

Who were Jan Hofmeyr's parents?

Jan Hofmeyr's father was Nicolaas Hofmeyr[5].

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  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Husband of Sheila · 2026-09-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1856-03-17T00:00:00Z
    Place of death → Cape Town
    Birth name → Jan Hendrik Hofmeyr
    Given name → Jan
    + 10 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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