Background
Haans, Ad was born on September 14, 1939 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. Son of Jan and Johanna (Melis) Haans.
Haans, Ad was born on September 14, 1939 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. Son of Jan and Johanna (Melis) Haans.
Degree in Dutch language, University Nymegen, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy in General Linguistics, University Nymegen, 1972.
Dutch language teacher Odulphuslyceum, Tilburg, 1963, Pedagogische Academie, Dongen, 1963-1972. Professor general linguistics, psycholinguistics Mollerinstitute, Tilburg, 1972-1993. Managing director Progmatekst BV, Tilburg, 1993-1997.
Lieutenant Dutch Army, 1960-1961. Member Probus Club (secretary-treasurer since 2000).
Married Marie-Louise Bols, September 18, 1963. Children: Mark, Eloy.