Background
Engelbrecht, Christiaan Mauritz was born on November 4, 1943 in Steynsrust, Orange Free State, South Africa. Son of Johannes Mattheus and Maria Catharina (Van den Heever) Engelbrecht.
Engelbrecht, Christiaan Mauritz was born on November 4, 1943 in Steynsrust, Orange Free State, South Africa. Son of Johannes Mattheus and Maria Catharina (Van den Heever) Engelbrecht.
Bachelor of Science, University Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1965. Bachelor of Science (honorary), University Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1966. Master of Science with honors, University Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1967.
Doctor of Science, University Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1969.
Technical assistant, U. Orange Free State, 1966-1968; zoologist, National Museum, Bloemfontein, 1969-1970; assistant director, National Museum, Bloemfontein, 1970-1985; dir/, National Museum, Bloemfontein, since 1985.
Married Christiana Frances Faber, December 9, 1966. Children: Mauritz, Christo, Anne-Mari.