Karel Schoeman, a renowned and accomplished literary figure, historian, and biographer of exceptional merit, entered the world in 1939, in the picturesque town of Trompsburg, nestled in the very heart of South Africa.
Following the completion of his formal education, he successfully achieved his matriculation in 1956, graduating from the esteemed Paarl Boys' High School, a prestigious institution that has produced numerous distinguished individuals throughout its history.