He studied law at Leiden University, and received his doctorate in 1909.

[5] During his tenure as governor, Brons tried to reform suffrage which was limited to wealthy men.

[6] His second attempt to award suffrage to all who had finished primary school passed in September 1945.

[7] After his tenure, in July 1948, universal suffrage was established in Suriname.

[4] In 1948, a square in Paramaribo which contained the Lanti Djari football field, was renamed Mr. Bronsplein in his honour.