Karel Beukema

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Intercalated Games
SexMale
Full nameKarel Willem Adriaan•Beukema
Used nameKarel•Beukema
Born4 January 1878 in Tokyo, Tokyo (JPN)
Died6 January 1908 in Beyoğlu, İstanbul (TUR)
AffiliationsLeimonias, Den Haag (NED)
NOC Netherlands

Biography

Karel Beukema was Dutch singles champion in 1899, 1900, and 1902, winning the 1899 doubles with his brother, Frederik Beukema. Karel went to the finals of the 1903 Monte Carlo tournament, losing to Laurie Doherty. He entered the diplomatic service after finishing his studies and moved to Turkey where he was active consul starting in 1906. In late 1907 he developed typhoid fever and died a few weeks later.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1906 Intercalated Games Tennis NED Karel Beukema
Singles, Men (Intercalated) =6
Doubles, Men (Intercalated) Gerard Scheurleer =5