Gover Le Buen

"Gover Jaspes Le Buen" 29 January, 1640 to 16 June, 1712 was born in Maastricht, Netherlands he is known as a revolutionary fighter during the Franco-Dutch War of 1672-1678. He is rarely known because of his hidden identity during his undercover missions of 1673.

Early History

Gover Jaspes Le Buen was born in Maastricht, Netherlands to Pierre-Janko Le Buen and Marie Croche . Pierre-Janko was born in Rotterdam and Marie was born somewhere between the Holy Roman Empire and Venice. Gover was taught at home by his mother but a freak accident took her life some where in 1650c. Gover's father, Pierre-Janko then taught Gover French and German to further expand his knowledge abroad. At age 31, Gover was working for a bakery in Maastricht.

The Franco-Dutch War

In 1672, war broke out between The Netherlands, Spain, The Holy Roman Empire and Brandenburg against France, England, The Archbishpric of Cologne and the Bishopric of Munster. Gover joined the Dutch Forces and which was assigned to defend Maastricht. In 1673, the French army laid siege to Maastricht. Gover's squad leader was killed in battle so Gover took over and lead his men to attack the southern flank of the French army. Twenty men in Gover's squad were killed according to records. Gover survived and was given a medal for his bravery and leadership skills.

Post War

After the war, Gover went back to baking but quit after his father drowned in Amsterdam when he was working on a boating service. In 1698, Gover was elected to govern the County of Limburg in the Count's absence.Gover was governor til 1709 when a new count was found.

Death

On the 16th of June, 1712, Gover died of unknown causes in Maastricht. He left behind a wife, Kathrine Le Buen and two children, Pierre-Janko and Andrea Le Buen. Gover is a nearly unknown hero of the Franco-Dutch war.

References

[Davis, Paul K. (2001). "Besieged: 100 Great Sieges from Jericho to Sarajevo." Oxford: Oxford University Press. ]

External links

* [http://www.fortified-places.com/sieges/maastricht1673.html]