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2 unusual facts about Jan Sophus Jansen


Jan Sophus Jansen

Jan Jansen was born on February 2, 1870 in Amager, Denmark, the son of Ane Margrethe Jansen (née Madsen) and Crilles Jansen.

Jan Sophus Jansen (February 2, 1870 – March 18, 1953) is believed to be the author and subject of the well known infinitely recursive folk song titled “My name is Jan Jansen” (pronounced in a heavy Danish accent as “Yon Yonson”).



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