Jan Schenkman
Dutch writer and teacher (1806-1863) · Netherlands · On the map · Writers · Died at 56
Jan Schenkman 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).
Jan Schenkman is read about 4.5 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 16 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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About this person
Country
Netherlands
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1806 to 1863 · aged 56
