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Life Summary

Name Jan Willem de Jong
Born

15 February, 1921
Netherlands

Died

22 January, 2000 (aged 78)
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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  • academic (1965-1986) Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • Orientalist (1965-1986) Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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