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Bosch was born in Spanbroek to Bernardus Bosch and Elisabeth Struis.
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Hendrik Bosch
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He begins his military career in 1800 and participates in various military campaigns. As a soldier in the French Napoleonic Army, he participated in the Russian Campaign of 1812 and in the German Campaign of 1813. He then switches sides and fights for the Netherlands against France in Napoleon"s Hundred Days.
Major general January Verveer, who was asked by the Dutch government to reform the colonial administration of the Dutch Gold Coast in the wake of the Dutch-Ahanta War, recommended Bosch to be installed as governor of the colony: Mister Bosch is about 61 years old, but is of extraordinary good physical condition.
He has served for three years as a soldier in Suriname. His military career has been rich in practical experience.
- his behaviour was exemplary at all times. - he lived a plain and sobre life.
- his judgement is sound and he is a soldier in heart and soul.
Bosch eagerly accepts the office and is installed by royal decree of 23 March 1838, arriving in Elmina in August of the same year. He does not serve his full term and returns to Europe on 13 March 1840.
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During the Belgian Revolution, Bosch defended the citadel of Liège.
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