Background
Beekelaar, Gerhard Alfonsus Martinus was born on September 21, 1933 in Hilversum, The Netherlands. Son of Jacobus A. Beekelaar and Maria Gesina Meemken.
Beekelaar, Gerhard Alfonsus Martinus was born on September 21, 1933 in Hilversum, The Netherlands. Son of Jacobus A. Beekelaar and Maria Gesina Meemken.
Master of Arts, University Nijmegen, The Netherlands, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, University Nijmegen, The Netherlands, 1964.
Vice principal St. Vitus College, Bussum, The Netherlands, 1964-1973. History researcher Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1971-1973. Associate professor modern history University Nijmegen, 1973-1996.
Managing director Center Parliamentary History, Nijmegen, 1996-1999. Vice chairman department American studies University Nijmegen, 1996-1999. Visiting professor history Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 1978-1979.
Board member Thomas More Academy, The Netherlands, since 1989. Regional secretary Orde van den Prince, Nijmegen, since 1998. Member Thijmgenootschap (secretary general since 1975, Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice 1992).
Married Rosa Maria Theresia De Beus, July 28, 1961. Children: Pauline, Rutger.