Hendrik Merkus de Kock
Hendrik Merkus de Kock | |
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Portrait by Cornelis Kruseman, c. 1826–1845 | |
| Member of the Senate | |
| In office 1 July 1842 – 12 April 1845 | |
| Monarch | William II |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 1 December 1836 – 1 June 1841 | |
| Monarchs |
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| Preceded by | Hendrik Jacob van Doorn |
| Succeeded by | William Schimmelpenninck van der Oye |
| Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies | |
Lieutenant | |
| In office 2 January 1826 – 16 January 1830 | |
| Monarch | William I |
| Governor-General | Leonard du Bus de Gisignies |
| Preceded by | Godert van der Capellen |
| Succeeded by | Johannes van den Bosch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 May 1779 |
| Died | 12 April 1845 (aged 65) The Hague, Netherlands |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Charles Paul de Kock (brother) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch/service | |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Battles/wars | Diponegoro War |
| Awards | Military William Order |
Hendrik Merkus, Baron de Kock (25 May 1779 – 12 April 1845) was a Dutch military officer, colonial administrator and politician who served as lieutenant governor-general of the Dutch East Indies from 1826 to 1830. He also served as Minister of the Interior from 1836 to 1841.