Herman Willem Daendels (Hattem, October 21 1762 - Ghana, May 2 1818) was a Dutch politician who served as the 36th Governor General of the Dutch East Indies between 1808 - 1811. Wikipedia
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Britannica online encyclopedia article on Herman Willem Daendels: soldier who fought with distinction in the army of the Batavian Republic (the Dutch Republic established by Revolutionary France) and later ably administered Dutch East Indian possessions. www.britannica.com/eb/article-9028510/Herman-Willem-Daendels