Jean Schramme

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Jean Schramme
Birth nameJean Schramme
Nickname(s)"Black Jack"[1][2]
Born(1929-03-25)25 March 1929
Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium
Died14 December 1988(1988-12-14) (aged 59)
Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Allegiance
Service / branch
Years of service
  • ?–1953 (Belgium)
  • 1961–1963 (Katanga)
  • 1964–1965 (Republic of the Congo)
Rank
Commands
  • Chief of Police, Katanga
  • Major, 10 Commando
Battles / wars
Other workTechnical Adviser, Exército de Libertação de Portugal

Jean "Black Jack" Schramme (25 March 1929 – 14 December 1988) was a Belgian mercenary and planter. He managed a vast estate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo until 1967.

  1. ^ "The Congo: Ultimatum from Bukavu". Time. 18 August 1967.
  2. ^ "Katanga Forces Have Operated Under 3 Flags". The New York Times. 17 March 1977.

Jean Schramme

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