Jean Schramme

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Jean Schramme
Major; Jean Schramme
Birth name	Jean Schramme
Nickname(s)	"Black Jack"
Born	25 March 1929; Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium
Died	14 December 1988 (aged 59); Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Allegiance	Belgium; Katanga; Republic of the Congo;
Branch	Belgian Land Component; Gendarmerie; 10 Commando;
Years of service	?–1953 (Belgium); 1961–1963 (Katanga); 1964–1965 (Republic of the Congo);
Rank	Major;
Commands	Chief of Police, Katanga; Major, 10 Commando;
Battles / wars	Congo Crisis; Simba Rebellion; Kisangani Mutinies; Carnation Revolution;
Other work	Technical 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.