Van Hoëvell enrolled in the University of Groningen in 1829 and studied theology, and in 1830 briefly saw military action in Belgium, during the abortive attempt by the North-Netherlands to maintain the unity of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Van Hoëvell enrolled in the University of Groningen in 1829 and studied theology. In 1830 he briefly saw military action in Belgium, during the abortive attempt by the North-Netherlands to maintain the unity of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.