Coenraad Beyers
South African historian and herald
About Coenraad Beyers
Lived 1893 – 1975 (aged 81–82). Coenraad Beyers was a South African heraldist.
Dr Coenraad Beyers (1893–1975) was a South African historian, archivist, and herald.
He joined the State Archives in 1927, and was Chief Archivist from 1944 until he retired in 1953.
In 1956, he served on the official committee appointed to investigate the practical aspects of setting up an heraldic authority. In 1959, he was appointed the head of the Heraldry Section established by the Department of Education, Arts & Sciences to manage official arms and flags, and register the arms and badges of associations and institutions.
When this section was superseded by the Bureau of Heraldry in 1963, he served as the first State Herald. He stepped down in 1964 to become the Bureau's senior professional officer, and retired finally in 1971.
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Who was Coenraad Beyers?
South African historian and herald
When was Coenraad Beyers born?
Coenraad Beyers was born in 1893 in Swellendam.
When did Coenraad Beyers die?
Coenraad Beyers died in 1975 in Pretoria.
What was Coenraad Beyers's occupation?
Coenraad Beyers was a heraldist.
What nationality was Coenraad Beyers?
Coenraad Beyers was South African.
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