Hans Jansen | |
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| Born | Johannes Juliaan Gijsbert Jansen 17 November 1942 |
| Died | 5 May 2015 (aged 72) Amsterdam |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation(s) | Professor in Islamic studies and Arabic, author, politician |
Johannes Juliaan Gijsbert "Hans" Jansen (17 November 1942 - 5 May 2015) was a Dutch scholar and professor of contemporary Islam, an author, and (for the last year of his life) a politician. He was from Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Johannes J.G. Jansen used to be the Director of the Dutch Institute in Cairo from 1979-1982. He had taught Arabic and Islamic studies at the Universities of Utrecht, Groningen, Leiden and Amsterdam throughout his career.
Jansen wrote seventeen books about Islam, published through Dutch, German, and American publishers. He also worked on a translation of the Quran, and wrote columns for various outlets.
He was a Member of the European Parliament from June 2014 until his death less than a year later, representing the political party Party for Freedom.
Johannes J. G. Jansen died of a stroke at the age of 72.
