Hermanus Beukes
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BornJune 20, 1913
DiedJuly 22, 2004 (aged 91)
Rehoboth, Namibia
Occupation(s)Politician, activist
KnownforKidnapping victim
Hermanus Beukes | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 20, 1913 |
| Died | July 22, 2004 (aged 91) Rehoboth, Namibia |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, activist |
| Known for | Kidnapping victim |
Hermanus Christoffel Beukes (also known as Oom Maans Beukes) (born 20 June 1913 in Rehoboth, German South-West Africa – died 22 July 2004 in Rehoboth, Namibia) was a Coloured Namibian politician and activist.[1] Beukes was a frequent petitioner of the United Nations because of Apartheid South Africa's actions while Namibia was held under its mandate.
