Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: pedel

Leiden University is 444 years old this year.

Outgoing Rector prof. Paul van der Heijden on the left, new Rector prof. Carel Stolker on the right. In front the Beadle Willem van Beelen. On their way to the St. Peter's Church from the Academy Building. This procession has been held since the inception of the university in 1575.

Procession from the Academy Building to the St. Peter's Church. In front the Beadle of the University Willem van Beelen, behind with chain the outgoing Rector prof. Paul van der Heijden, next to him the new Rector prof. Carel Stolker. Between the two Rectors prof. Michael Cook of Princeton University who together with prof. Patricia Crone (visible to the left of Paul van der Heijden) received an honourary doctorate for their work on early Islamic history. Behind Crone in evening dress Rien Verhoef, who also received an honourary doctorate for his literary translations.

The dies natalis (or birthday) of Leiden University is traditionally held in the St. Peter's Church in Leiden, where also the first dies natalis in 1575 was held.

The dies natalis (or birthday) of Leiden University is traditionally held in the St. Peter's Church in Leiden, where also the first dies natalis in 1575 was held.