He also wanted the rights of the people to be guaranteed by "a wise constitution". He became king William I of the Netherlands in 1815. He confirmed count Leopold as governor of The Hague and named him lieutenant general.
In addition, he advocated for the protection of people's rights through a wise constitution.  He ascended to the throne as King William I of the Netherlands in 1815. He designated Count Leopold as the governor of The Hague and named him lieutenant general.