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Andrew Beyers

1903 – 1975

South African judge

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About Andrew Beyers

Lived 1903 – 1975 (aged 71). Andrew Beyers was a judge.

Andries Brink Beyers KC (30 October 1903 – 6 September 1975) known as "Andrew", was a South African jurist, judge and Judge President of the Cape Provincial Division of the Supreme Court from 1959 until 1973.

Early life and education

Beyers was born in Caledon in the Cape Colony, the son of a farmer, Johannes Wilhelmus Wessels Beyers and his wife, Anna Magdalena Oosthuizen. He matriculated at the Caledon Public School, after which he studied law at the University of Stellenbosch, and graduated with distinction.

In August 1954, he received an acting appointment as judge of the Cape Provincial Division of the Supreme Court, and in 1955, he was permanently appointed to the Cape Bench. In 1959, he became judge of appeal but was uncomfortable in the position and in August 1959, he returned to the Cape as Judge President.

Personal life

Beyers was married three times and had a son and two daughters by his first wife, Margaret Hutchings. He retired in 1973, after which he first lived in Kalk Bay, but later moved to Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal and he died in Durban, in 1975.

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Stellenbosch University
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Andrew Beyers?

South African judge

When was Andrew Beyers born?

Andrew Beyers was born on 30 October 1903 in Caledon.

When did Andrew Beyers die?

Andrew Beyers died on 6 September 1975 in Durban, Natal (province), South Africa.

What was Andrew Beyers's occupation?

Andrew Beyers was a judge.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrew Beyers

· Wikidata: Q105946989

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