Background
Willemsen, Arie Wolter was born on January 29, 1930 in Terwolde, The Netherlands. Son of Evert Jan and Maria (van Mullem) Willemsen.
Willemsen, Arie Wolter was born on January 29, 1930 in Terwolde, The Netherlands. Son of Evert Jan and Maria (van Mullem) Willemsen.
Master of Arts in History, University Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy in History, University Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1958.
Librarian Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1957-1969, deputy chief librarian The Netherlands, 1969-1986, chief librarian The Netherlands, 1986-1990, consultant board, since 1990. President Raad voor de Nederlandse Taal en Letteren, The Netherlands and Belgium, since 1983.
Fellow Maatschappij der Nederlandse Leterkunde, Nederlands Historisch Genootschap, Nederlandse Vereniging van Bibliothecarissen.
Married Françoise Yvonne Carrière. Children: Wolter, Francine.