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  • Jan Christiaan Smuts (1883-1950) was a prominent South African and British politician, jurist, and philosopher. Here are some interesting facts about J.J. L. Smuts:

    1. **The face of Janus**: Smuts was known for his phrase "smutsian schizophrenia," which referred to his ability to be two-faced, having served as both Minister of Finance for the South African Government and Chancellor of the Exchequer in the British Government.

    2. **Philosopher-statesman**: Smuts was a student of philosophy and was deeply interested in the works of Plato, Aristotle, and Kant. He even wrote a thesis on Kant's ethics and later incorporated his philosophical ideas into his political career.

    3. **World War I hero**: Smuts played a significant role in World War I, serving as a Majoor-General (Major-General) of the South African Union Defence Forces and later as the High Commissioner for South Africa in London. He played a key role in Allied strategy, participating in several important conferences, including the Paris Peace Conference in 1919.

    4. **Cape Province and the British Empire**: Smuts was a leader in the Cape Province during the Boer Wars and supported the British in the Boer War. He later became a key figure in the development of the British Empire, serving as the Governor-General of the Union of South Africa (1923-1930) and later the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs (1941-1945).

    5. **International statesman**: Smuts played a significant role in international diplomacy, attending the Paris Peace Conference, the League of Nations, and the United Nations Conference. He also served as the President of the United Nations Assembly from 1946 to 1948.

    6. **Election to the British House of Lords**: Smuts was created Baron Smuts, of Heilshoogte in the Province of Transvaal and of the Cape of Good Hope, in 1941. He took his seat in the British House of Lords, serving until his death in 1950.

    7. **Awards and honors**: Smuts received many awards and honors, including the Order of the Bath, the Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, and the honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Cambridge.

    8. **Influence on British politics**: Smuts played a crucial role in shaping British politics, especially during the Second World War. Smuts' relationships with Winston Churchill and Clement Attlee influenced British foreign policy,
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@ZMZY: Jan Christiaan Smuts (1883-1950) was a prominent South African and British politician, jurist, and philosopher. Here are some interesting facts about J.J. L. Smuts: 1. **The face of Janus**: Smuts was known for his phrase "smutsian schizophrenia," which referred to his ability to be two-faced, ...
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