Jan Schenkman, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Jan Schenkman

Dutch writer and teacher

Date of Birth: 01-Oct-1806

Date of Death: 04-May-1863

Profession: writer, teacher, poet, children's writer

Nationality: Netherlands

Zodiac Sign: Libra

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.