List of National Heroes of Indonesia
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The title of National Hero of Indonesia is awarded by the government of Indonesia
to people considered to have made a significant contribution to the fight for independence or the development of the nation.
. The first person awarded the title was Abdul Muis
via Presidential Decision No. 218/1959 issued on 30 August 1959. With seven new National Heroes in November 2011, the total number was 156
There are four types of National Hero:
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to people considered to have made a significant contribution to the fight for independence or the development of the nation.
Background
The tradition of officially naming people Indonesian National Heroes began in the time of President SukarnoSukarno
Sukarno, born Kusno Sosrodihardjo was the first President of Indonesia.Sukarno was the leader of his country's struggle for independence from the Netherlands and was Indonesia's first President from 1945 to 1967...
. The first person awarded the title was Abdul Muis
Abdul Muis
Abdul Muis , was an Indonesian writer, journalist and nationalist. He argued tirelessly for Indonesia's independence from the Netherlands....
via Presidential Decision No. 218/1959 issued on 30 August 1959. With seven new National Heroes in November 2011, the total number was 156
There are four types of National Hero:
- National Independence Hero: the term used during the administration of President Sukarno
- National Hero: used since the beginning of President Suharto's administration
- Proclamation Hero: awarded to Sukarno and Mohammad HattaMohammad Hattawas born in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Dutch East Indies . He was Indonesia's first vice president, later also serving as the country's Prime Minister. Known as "The Proclamator", he and a number of Indonesians, including the first president of Indonesia, Sukarno, fought for the independence of...
, who proclaimed Indonesian independenceIndonesian Declaration of IndependenceThe Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was read at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, August 17, 1945. The declaration marked the start of the diplomatic and armed-resistance of the Indonesian National Revolution, fighting against the forces of the Netherlands until the latter officially acknowledged... - Heroes of the Revolution: awarded to people killed by the 30 September Movement30 September MovementThe Thirtieth of September Movement ) was a self-proclaimed organization of Indonesian National Armed Forces members who, in the early hours of 1 October 1965, assassinated six Indonesian Army generals in an abortive coup d'état. Later that morning, the organization declared that it was in control...
coup attempt of 1965
Criteria
The first set of criteria for a national hero was set out in Presidential Decision No. 241/1958. It defined a National Independence Hero as "a person who throughout his/her life, because of love for the nation did great service or led an organized activity to oppose colonialism in Indonesia, fighting enemies from overseas, or who did great service in the area of politics, statesmanship, socio-economics or culture by fighting for independence and the development of Indonesia". This was refined in 1964 in Presidential Regulation No. 33/1964. This defined a Hero as somebody who died in action or as a result of heroic acts fighting to defend the nation or who although not killed at the time, was proved to have made sacrifices defending the nation and whose subsequent life was unmarred by any actions that detracted from his or hr heroic status. This definition has been used without any major changes since 1964.National Heroes
This is an incomplete list of people who have received the title as of November 2011:- Abdul Haris NasutionAbdul Haris NasutionIn this Indonesian name, the name "Nasution" is a family name, and the person should be referred to by the family name "Nasution".Abdul Haris Nasution was an Indonesian general who was twice appointed Army Chief of Staff and who escaped an assassination attempt during the...
(1918–2000) War of IndependenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution...
leader and Armed Forces chief-of-staff - Abdul HalimAbdul Halim (Indonesia)-Family and education:Abdul Halim was born On December 27, 1911, in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, to Achmad St. Mangkuto and Hj. Darama. At the age of 7, Abdullah, his mother's cousin, who at that time was one of the leaders of Bataafsche Petroleum Maatscappij took him to Jakarta in order to obtain a...
(1911–1988) member of the Central Indonesian National CommitteeCentral Indonesian National CommitteeThe Central Indonesian National Committee or KNIP, was a body appointed to assist the president of the newly independent Indonesia. Originally purely advisory, it later gained assumed legislative functions...
and fourth Prime Minister of Indonesia - Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah (1908-1981), Authro, member of Constitutional Assembly of Indonesia, first chairman of Indonesian Ulema CouncilIndonesian Ulema CouncilIndonesian Ulema Council is Indonesia's top Muslim clerical body. The council comprises all Indonesian Muslim groups including Nahdlatul Ulama , Muhammadiyah, and the more subtle name like Persis, Al Irsyad, Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia , Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia , Forum Ulama Umat Islam and the...
- Abdul MuisAbdul MuisAbdul Muis , was an Indonesian writer, journalist and nationalist. He argued tirelessly for Indonesia's independence from the Netherlands....
(1883–1959) writer and nationalist - Abdul Kadir Raden Tumenggung Setia Pahlawan (1771–1875) Fought against the Dutch colonialists in KalimantanKalimantanIn English, the term Kalimantan refers to the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo, while in Indonesian, the term "Kalimantan" refers to the whole island of Borneo....
- Abdulrachman Saleh, Maj. Gen. TNI. Prof. DR.Abdul Rahman Saleh (hero)Abdul Rachman Saleh is a National Hero of Indonesia and the father of Indonesian medical physiology.He is buried at Pekuncen Hero Cemetery in Yogyakarta....
(1909–1947) killed when his plane was shot down during the War of IndependenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution... - Achmad Ri'fai, Kiai Haji
- Achmad Subardjo (1896–1978) Foreign Minister
- Adam MalikAdam MalikAdam Malik Batubara was Indonesia's third vice president, a senior diplomat, and one of the pioneers of Indonesian journalism.-Early life:...
(1917–1984) vice president, UN General AssemblyUnited Nations General AssemblyFor two articles dealing with membership in the General Assembly, see:* General Assembly members* General Assembly observersThe United Nations General Assembly is one of the five principal organs of the United Nations and the only one in which all member nations have equal representation...
president - Adnan Kapau Gani (1905-?) fought the Dutch during the War of IndependenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution...
- Ageng Titayasa, Sultan (1631–1683) Sultan of Banten, opposed DutchDutch East India Company in IndonesiaThe Dutch East India Company had a presence in the Indonesian archipelago from 1603, when the first trading post was established, to 1800, when the bankrupted party was dissolved, and its possessions nationalised as the Dutch East Indies....
trade BantenBantenBanten is a province of Indonesia in Java. Formerly part of the Province of West Java, it was made a separate province in 2000.The administrative center is Serang. Preliminary results from the 2010 census counted some 10.6 million people.-Geography:...
, died in detention - Agus Salim, K.H.Agus SalimHaji Agus Salim was one of Indonesia's founding fathers and prominent diplomats. He played a leading role in the creation of the Indonesian constitution in 1945 and served as Indonesia's Foreign Minister between 1947 and 1949.-Early life:...
(1884–1954) politician in the early republic - Agustinus Adisutjipto Maj. Gen. TNIAgustinus AdisuciptoAgustinus Adisutjipto, posthumously awarded Young Air Marshal was born in Salatiga, Central Java on 3 July 1916 and raised Roman Catholic. He was killed in action in Bantul, Yogyakarta on 29 July 1947...
(1916–1947) Indonesian Air ForceIndonesian Air ForceThe Indonesian Air Force is the air force branch of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.The Indonesian Air Force has 34,930 personnel equipped with 110 combat aircraft including Su-27 and Su-30.-Before Indonesian independence :...
chief of staff, during the War of IndependenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution... - Ahmad Dahlan, K.H.Ahmad DahlanKyai Haji Ahmad Dahlan , born Muhammad Darwis, was an Indonesian Islamic revivalist who established Muhammadiyah in 1912.-Education:...
(1868–1934) mosque preacher - Ahmad Yani, Jend. TNI. Anm.Ahmad YaniGeneral Ahmad Yani was the commander of the Indonesian Army, and was killed by members of the 30 September Movement during an attempt to kidnap him from his house.-Early life:...
(1922–1965) general, killed during the 30 September Movement30 September MovementThe Thirtieth of September Movement ) was a self-proclaimed organization of Indonesian National Armed Forces members who, in the early hours of 1 October 1965, assassinated six Indonesian Army generals in an abortive coup d'état. Later that morning, the organization declared that it was in control... - Alimin Prawirodirdjo (1889–1964) politician, member of Budi UtomoBudi UtomoBudi Utomo , founded on May 20, 1908, was the first native political society in the Dutch East Indies...
, Constituent Assembly - Amir Hamzah, Tengku (1911–1946) poet, killed in the Indonesian War of IndependenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution...
- Ide Anak Agung Gede AgungAnak Agung Gede AgungIda Anak Agung Gede Agung was the Raja of Gianyar. He studied law at University of Indonesia and obtained a Doctorate of History in Holland. He served as the premier for Tjokorda Gde Raka Soekawati, a key figure in the East Indonesian government based in Sulawesi...
(1921–1999) politician and minister, delegate at the Dutch-Indonesian Round Table ConferenceDutch-Indonesian Round Table ConferenceThe Dutch–Indonesian Round Table Conference was held in the Hague from August 23 - November 2, 1949, between representatives of the Netherlands, the Republic of Indonesia and the BFO representing various states the Dutch had created in the Indonesian archipelago... - Andi Abdullah Bau Massepe (1918–1947) Indonesian War of IndependenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution...
fighter executed in SulawesiSulawesiSulawesi is one of the four larger Sunda Islands of Indonesia and is situated between Borneo and the Maluku Islands. In Indonesia, only Sumatra, Borneo, and Papua are larger in territory, and only Java and Sumatra have larger Indonesian populations.- Etymology :The Portuguese were the first to... - Andi Djemma (1901–1965) fought in the Indonesian War of IndependenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution...
- Andi Mappanyukki (1885–1967) deposed from his throne by the Dutch for refusing to ally with them
- Andi Sultan Daeng Raja (1894–1957) member of the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence (PPKI), exiled by the Dutch
- Antasari, Prince (1809–1892) Borneo prince, led fight against the DutchDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
- Arie Frederik LasutArie Frederik LasutArie Frederik Lasut is regarded as a national hero in Indonesia, because of his involvement in the struggle for independence and his efforts to advance Indonesia’s mining and geological infrastructure during the nation’s beginnings. Arie Lasut was born in Kapataran, a village in the regency of...
(1918–1949) geologist, shot by the DutchDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
for refusing the reveal details of Indonesia's mining operations - Bagindo Azizchan (1910-1047)Mayor of PadangPadang, IndonesiaPadang is the capital and largest city of West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is located on the western coast of Sumatra at . It has an area of and a population of over 833,000 people at the 2010 Census.-History:...
, fought against the Dutch - Basuki Rachmat, General TNIBasuki RahmatBasuki Rahmat was an Indonesian General and a witness to the signing of the Supersemar document transferring power from President Sukarno to General Suharto.-Early life:...
(1921–1968) Involved in the SupersemarSupersemarThe Supersemar, the Indonesian abbreviation for Surat Perintah Sebelas Maret was a document signed by the Indonesian President Sukarno on March 11, 1966, giving the Army commander Lt. Gen. Suharto authority to take whatever measures he "deemed necessary" to restore order to the chaotic situation...
signing, minister - Cik Di Tiro, Tengku (1836–1891) led the fight against the Dutch colonial governmentDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
after it seized control of AcehAcehAceh is a special region of Indonesia, located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. Its full name is Daerah Istimewa Aceh , Nanggroë Aceh Darussalam and Aceh . Past spellings of its name include Acheh, Atjeh and Achin... - Cut Nyak DhienCut Nyak DhienCut Nyak Dhien or Tjoet Nja' Dhien was the widow of Teuku Umar. She led guerrilla actions against the Dutch after the death of her husband. She fought against the Dutch for 25 years...
(1850–1908) Continued the fight against the DutchDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
after the death of her husband Teuku UmarTeuku UmarTeuku Umar was the a member of the Acehnese guerrilla forces during the Aceh War in Aceh, later as a leader, from 1873 until his death. He was killed in a surprise attack in Meulabohis a Pahlawan Nasional Indonesia . He led a guerrilla campaign in Aceh during the Aceh War... - Cut Nyak MeutiaCut Nyak MeutiaCut Nyak Meutia is a Indonesian national hero from Aceh.-Life:Cut Nyak Meutia, also known as Cut Meutia, was born in Perlak, Aceh, in 1870. When she grew into adulthood, she married Teuku Sam Searah. They divorced not long after marriage.-Against the Dutch:Cut Nyak Meutia's new husband was Cut...
(1870–1910) Died fighting the DutchDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
in AcehAcehAceh is a special region of Indonesia, located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. Its full name is Daerah Istimewa Aceh , Nanggroë Aceh Darussalam and Aceh . Past spellings of its name include Acheh, Atjeh and Achin... - Dewi Sartika, RadenDewi SartikaDewi Sartika , was the leading figure and pioneer for the education for women in Indonesia. She was acknowledged as a National Hero by the Indonesian government in 1966.Biography...
(1884–1947) promoted education for women - Diponegoro, Prince (1785–1855) Javanese prince, hero of the Java WarJava WarThe Java War or Diponegoro War was fought in Java between 1825 and 1830. It started as a rebellion led by Prince Diponegoro. The proximate cause was the Dutch decision to build a road across a piece of his property that contained his parents' tomb...
- Djatikusumo, G.P.H (1917–1992) fought in the Indonesian War of IndependenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution...
- Djuanda Kartawidjaja (1911–1963) Prime Minister of Indonesia during the PRRIRevolutionary Government of the Republic of IndonesiaThe Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Indonesia was a rebel movement led by army officers of the Indonesian Army.-The Rebellion of the Colonels:...
/PermestaPermestaPermesta was a rebel movement in Indonesia, the name coming from Piagam Perjuangan Semesta . It was declared by civil and military leaders of East Indonesia on March 2, 1957. The center of the movement was in Manado, and the movement was led by Colonel Ventje Sumual...
rebellions - Ernest Douwes DekkerErnest Douwes DekkerErnest François Eugène Douwes Dekker was an Indonesian freedom fighter and politician of Indo descent. He was related to the famous Dutch writer, Multatuli, whose real name was Eduard Douwes Dekker. In his youth, he took part in the Second Boer War in South Africa on the Boer side...
(1879–1950) also known as Danudirdja Setiabudi, journalist, activist - Fakhruddin, H. (1890–1929) Sent to MeccaMeccaMecca is a city in the Hijaz and the capital of Makkah province in Saudi Arabia. The city is located inland from Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of above sea level...
to improve the treatment of Indonesian pilgrims - FatmawatiFatmawatiFatmawati is a National Hero of Indonesia . As the first Indonesian First Lady, She was the third wife of Sukarno, the first president of Indonesia, and the mother of the first female president. She constructed the first flag flown by Indonesia.-Life:Fatmawati was born on 5 February 1923 in...
Hj. (1923–1980) Wife of President SukarnoSukarnoSukarno, born Kusno Sosrodihardjo was the first President of Indonesia.Sukarno was the leader of his country's struggle for independence from the Netherlands and was Indonesia's first President from 1945 to 1967... - Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Dr. (1899–1962) Doctor turned guerrilla, then minister
- Frans KaisiepoFrans KaisiepoFrans Kaisiepo was a National Hero of Indonesia .Kaisiepo was born in Wardo on the island of Biak on October 10, 1921. As the representative of Papua he was involved in the Malino Conference , where the formation of the Republic of Indonesia was discussed...
(1921–1979) suggested the name of "Irian" for West Papua, served as governor - Gatot Soebroto, GeneralGatot SoebrotoGatot Subroto was an Indonesian general who began his military career with the Royal Dutch East Indies Army and rose to be deputy Army chief-of-staff.-Early life:Gatot Subroto was born in Purwokerto, Central Java...
(1907–1962) Fought in the War of IndependenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution... - Gatot Mangkoepradja (1898–1968) jailed by the Dutch in 1929, suggested the establishment of the militiaPETA (Indonesia)PETA or was an Indonesian volunteer army established on 3 October 1943 in Indonesia by the occupying Japanese. The Japanese intended PETA to assist their forces oppose a possible invasion by the Allies...
that would become the Army of Indonesia - Halim Perdana Kusumah (1922–1947) helped establish the Indonesian Air ForceIndonesian Air ForceThe Indonesian Air Force is the air force branch of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.The Indonesian Air Force has 34,930 personnel equipped with 110 combat aircraft including Su-27 and Su-30.-Before Indonesian independence :...
, killed in a plane crash - Hamengkubuwono IX, Sri SultanSri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IXHamengkubuwono IX or HB IX was the first Governor of the Yogyakarta Special Region, the ninth Sultan of Sultanate of Yogyakarta and the second vice president of Indonesia during the Suharto's reign.-Early life:...
(1912–1988) vice president, sultan and governor of Yogyakarta - Harun Bin Said, Corporal, alias Tahir (1947–1968) corporal during Indonesia-Malaysia confrontationIndonesia-Malaysia confrontationIndonesia–Malaysia confrontation during 1962–1966 was Indonesia’s political and armed opposition to the creation of Malaysia. It is also known by its Indonesian/Malay name Konfrontasi...
- Haryono, Lt. Gen.TNI, M.T.M. T. HaryonoMas Tirtodarmo Haryono was a soldier in the Indonesian Army who was killed during an attempt to kidnap him from his home by members of the 30 September Movement in the early hours of October 1, 1965.-Early life:...
(1924–1965) general, killed during the 30 September Movement30 September MovementThe Thirtieth of September Movement ) was a self-proclaimed organization of Indonesian National Armed Forces members who, in the early hours of 1 October 1965, assassinated six Indonesian Army generals in an abortive coup d'état. Later that morning, the organization declared that it was in control... - Hasan Basri H. (1923–1984)
- Sultan Hasanuddin (1631–1670) sultan of MakassarMakassarMakassar, is the provincial capital of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and the largest city on Sulawesi Island. From 1971 to 1999, the city was named Ujung Pandang, after a precolonial fort in the city, and the two names are often used interchangeably...
- Hasyim Asy'ari, K.H.Hasyim Asy'ariHasyim Asy'ari was an Indonesian ulama and founder of Nahdatul Ulama.-Biography:Hasyim Asy'ari was born Muhammad Hasyim in Gedang, Jombang Regency on February 14, 1871. His parents were Asy'ari and Halimah. His grandfather, Kiai Usman was the founder of Pesantren Gedang and his great grandfather...
(1875–1947) first president of Nahdatul UlamaNahdatul UlamaNahdlatul Ulama is a traditionalist Sunni Islam group in Indonesia.The NU was established on January 31, 1926 as a reaction to the modernist Muhammadiyah organization. In 1965, the group took sides with the General Suharto-led army and was heavily involved in the mass killings of Indonesian... - Hatta, DR. Moh. (1902–1980) prime minister, vice president
- Hazairin, Prof. DR. (1906–1975) minister of internal affairs
- Herman JohannesHerman JohannesHerman Johannes, , was an Indonesian professor, scientist and politician...
, (1912–1992) an Indonesian professor, scientist, and politician. - Ignatius Joseph Kasimo Hendrowahyono )1900-1986), served in three cabinets in the 1940s and 1950s
- Ignatius Slamet Rijadi (1927–1951) fought against the occupying JapaneseJapanese Occupation of IndonesiaThe Japanese Empire occupied Indonesia, known then as the Dutch East Indies, during World War II from March 1942 until after the end of War in 1945...
and the Dutch - Ilham Chalid (1921-2010) Chairman of South Kalimanta Nahdatul UlamaNahdatul UlamaNahdlatul Ulama is a traditionalist Sunni Islam group in Indonesia.The NU was established on January 31, 1926 as a reaction to the modernist Muhammadiyah organization. In 1965, the group took sides with the General Suharto-led army and was heavily involved in the mass killings of Indonesian...
, speaker of People's Representative CouncilPeople's Representative CouncilThe People's Representative Council , sometimes referred to as the House of Representatives, is one of two elected national legislative assemblies in Indonesia....
/ People's Consultative AssemblyPeople's Consultative AssemblyThe People's Consultative Assembly is the legislative branch in Indonesia's political system. It is composed of the members of the People's Representative Council and the Regional Representative Council. Before 2004, and the amendments to the 1945 Constitution, the MPR was the highest governing...
1971-1977 - Ilyas Yacoub, H. (1903–1958) wrote articles protesting the Dutch East IndiesDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
, repeatedly exiled and jailed - Imam Bonjol, TuankuTuanku Imam BonjolTuanku Imam Bonjol , also known as Muhammad Syahab, Peto Syarif, and Malim Basa, was a hero in the Indonesian struggle against Dutch rule. He was born in the village of Tanjung Bunga in the Pasaman regency of West Sumatra. His father's name was Buya Nudin...
(1772–1864) wrested control of an area in SumatraSumatraSumatra is an island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands. It is the largest island entirely in Indonesia , and the sixth largest island in the world at 473,481 km2 with a population of 50,365,538...
from the Dutch East India CompanyDutch East India CompanyThe Dutch East India Company was a chartered company established in 1602, when the States-General of the Netherlands granted it a 21-year monopoly to carry out colonial activities in Asia... - Iskandar Muda, SultanIskandar MudaIskandar Muda was the twelfth Sultan of Aceh, under whom the sultanate achieved its greatest territorial extent, and was the strongest power and wealthiest state in the western Indonesian archipelago and the Strait of Malacca. "Iskandar Muda" literally means "young Alexander," and his conquests...
(1593–1636) AcehAcehAceh is a special region of Indonesia, located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. Its full name is Daerah Istimewa Aceh , Nanggroë Aceh Darussalam and Aceh . Past spellings of its name include Acheh, Atjeh and Achin...
nese sultan - Ismail MarzukiIsmail MarzukiIsmail Marzuki was an Indonesian composer, songwriter and musician who wrote between 202 and 240 songs between 1931 and 1958, including numerous popular patriotic songs. Among his best known works are "Gugur Bunga" and "Rayuan Pulau Kelapa". In 1968, he was honoured with the creation of Taman...
(1914–1958) musician - Iswahyudi (1918–1947) killed trying to smuggle in arms for the Indonesian Air ForceIndonesian Air ForceThe Indonesian Air Force is the air force branch of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.The Indonesian Air Force has 34,930 personnel equipped with 110 combat aircraft including Su-27 and Su-30.-Before Indonesian independence :...
- Iwa Kusuma Sumantri (1899–1971) founded a newspaper critical of the Dutch East IndiesDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
- Izaac Huru Doko (1913–1985) opposed the establishment of the United States of Indonesia
- Jahja Daniel Dharma (John Lie)Jahja Daniel DharmaJahja Daniel Dharma, BMP , also known as John Lie, a National Hero of Indonesia, was one of the first high ranking navy commanders during the Indonesian National Revolution. He was a Chinese Indonesian....
(1911–1998) high ranking navy commanders during the Indonesian National RevolutionIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution... - Kapitan PattimuraPattimuraThomas Matulessy, , also known as Kapitan Pattimura or simply Pattimura, was a Christian Ambonese soldier who led a rebellion against Dutch forces on Saparua near Ambon in Maluku....
(1783–1817) fought against the DutchDutch East India CompanyThe Dutch East India Company was a chartered company established in 1602, when the States-General of the Netherlands granted it a 21-year monopoly to carry out colonial activities in Asia...
in Maluku - Wilhelmus Zakaria JohannesWilhelmus Zakaria JohannesWilhelmus Zakaria Johannes was an Indonesian radiology doctor. Johannes was the first Indonesian medical doctor who learned radiology in the CBZ in Batavia and then became an expert in Rontgen technology and had contributed a lot to the development of medical studies in Indonesia...
(1895–1952) Indonesia's first radiologist - Karel Sasuit Tubun (1923–1965) killed during the 30 September Movement30 September MovementThe Thirtieth of September Movement ) was a self-proclaimed organization of Indonesian National Armed Forces members who, in the early hours of 1 October 1965, assassinated six Indonesian Army generals in an abortive coup d'état. Later that morning, the organization declared that it was in control...
- Kiras BangunKiras BangunKiras Bangun is a national hero of Indonesia.Bangun was born as the son of a Muslim scholar in 1852, in the village of Batu Karang, in the Karo Regency, North Sumatra....
(1854–1942) fought against the DutchDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800.... - Kartini, Raden AjengRaden Ayu KartiniRaden Ayu Kartini, , or sometimes known as Raden Ajeng Kartini, was a prominent Javanese and an Indonesian national heroine...
(1879–1904) fought for women's rights - Katamso Darmokusumo (1923–1965) general, killed during the 30 September Movement30 September MovementThe Thirtieth of September Movement ) was a self-proclaimed organization of Indonesian National Armed Forces members who, in the early hours of 1 October 1965, assassinated six Indonesian Army generals in an abortive coup d'état. Later that morning, the organization declared that it was in control...
- Ketut Jelantik, I Gusti (d. 1849) Indonesia freedom fighter from island of BaliBaliBali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east...
- I gusti Ketut Pudja (1908-1977), member of the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence
- Ki Hadjar Dewantara (1889–1959) educator
- Kusumah Atmadja (1898–1952) Allowed pro-independence leaders to meet at his house, served on the Indonesian Supreme CourtIndonesian Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court of Indonesia is the independent judicial arm of the state. It maintains a system of courts and sits above the other courts and is the final court of appeal. It can also reexamine cases if new evidence emerges.-Jurisdiction:...
- La Maddukelleng (1700–1765) fought against Dutch East India CompanyDutch East India Company in IndonesiaThe Dutch East India Company had a presence in the Indonesian archipelago from 1603, when the first trading post was established, to 1800, when the bankrupted party was dissolved, and its possessions nationalised as the Dutch East Indies....
ships, mounted an attach on Fort Rotterdam, MakassarMakassarMakassar, is the provincial capital of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and the largest city on Sulawesi Island. From 1971 to 1999, the city was named Ujung Pandang, after a precolonial fort in the city, and the two names are often used interchangeably... - K.G.P.A.A. Mangkunegoro I (Prince Sambernyawa) (1725–1795) fought against troops of the Dutch East India CompanyDutch East India Company in IndonesiaThe Dutch East India Company had a presence in the Indonesian archipelago from 1603, when the first trading post was established, to 1800, when the bankrupted party was dissolved, and its possessions nationalised as the Dutch East Indies....
- Maria Walanda MaramisMaria Walanda MaramisMaria Josephine Catherine Maramis is more commonly known as Maria Walanda Maramis and is recognized as a national hero in Indonesia for her efforts to advance the circumstances of women in Indonesia at the beginning of the 20th century.-Early life:Maria was born in Kema, a small town in the...
(1872–1924) established schools for girls - Marta Christina Tijahahu (1800–1818) teenage freedom fighter
- R.E. Martadinata (1921–1966) Naval chief-of-staff
- Marthen Indey (1912–1986) fought for the integration of Western New GuineaWestern New GuineaWest Papua informally refers to the Indonesian western half of the island of New Guinea and other smaller islands to its west. The region is officially administered as two provinces: Papua and West Papua. The eastern half of New Guinea is Papua New Guinea.The population of approximately 3 million...
into Indonesia - Maskoen Soemadiredja (1907–1986) campaigned for rights for former freedom fighters
- Mas Mansyur, K.H. (1896–1946) Co-founded the Masyumi PartyMasyumi PartyMasyumi Party was a major Islamic political party in Indonesia during the Liberal Democracy Era in Indonesia. It was banned in 1960 by President Sukarno for supporting the PRRI rebellion.-History:...
, died after being jailed by the DutchDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800.... - Moestopo (?-1986) fought in the War of Independence
- Mohammad Natsir (1908–1993) Central Indonesian National CommitteeCentral Indonesian National CommitteeThe Central Indonesian National Committee or KNIP, was a body appointed to assist the president of the newly independent Indonesia. Originally purely advisory, it later gained assumed legislative functions...
member, Masyumi PartyMasyumi PartyMasyumi Party was a major Islamic political party in Indonesia during the Liberal Democracy Era in Indonesia. It was banned in 1960 by President Sukarno for supporting the PRRI rebellion.-History:...
member - Muwardi, Dr. (1907–1948) doctor, militia member
- Nani Wartabone (1907–1986) declared Indonesian independence in 1942 in SulawesiSulawesiSulawesi is one of the four larger Sunda Islands of Indonesia and is situated between Borneo and the Maluku Islands. In Indonesia, only Sumatra, Borneo, and Papua are larger in territory, and only Java and Sumatra have larger Indonesian populations.- Etymology :The Portuguese were the first to...
, arrested by the Japanese and the Dutch - Noer Alie (1914–1992) IslamIslamIslam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
ic activist, fought against the Dutch - Ngurah Rai, Col TNI, I.GustiI Gusti Ngurah RaiLieutenant Colonel I Gusti Ngurah Rai is an Indonesian National Hero who commanded Indonesian forces in Bali against the Dutch during the Indonesian War of Independence...
(1917–1946) BaliBaliBali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east...
nese freedom fighter killed in action during the War of IndependenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution... - Nuku Muhammad Amiruddin (1738–1805) fought against the DutchDutch East India Company in IndonesiaThe Dutch East India Company had a presence in the Indonesian archipelago from 1603, when the first trading post was established, to 1800, when the bankrupted party was dissolved, and its possessions nationalised as the Dutch East Indies....
in SeramSeramSeram is an island in the Maluku province of Indonesia. It is located north of Ambon Island. The chief port/town is Masohi.- Geography and geology :...
and TidoreTidoreTidore is a city, island, and archipelago in the Maluku Islands of eastern Indonesia, west of the larger island of Halmahera. In the pre-colonial era, the kingdom of Tidore was a major regional political and economic power, and a fierce rival of nearby Ternate, just to the north.-Geography:Tidor... - Nyai Achmad Dahlan (1872–1946) fought for equal rights for women, wife of Achmad Dahlan
- Nyak Arief, Teuku (1899–1946) AcehAcehAceh is a special region of Indonesia, located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. Its full name is Daerah Istimewa Aceh , Nanggroë Aceh Darussalam and Aceh . Past spellings of its name include Acheh, Atjeh and Achin...
nese freedom fighter - Nyi Ageng Serang (1752–1828) led guerrilla forces against the DutchDutch East India CompanyThe Dutch East India Company was a chartered company established in 1602, when the States-General of the Netherlands granted it a 21-year monopoly to carry out colonial activities in Asia...
- Otto Iskandardinata, R. (1897–1945) member of Budi UtomoBudi UtomoBudi Utomo , founded on May 20, 1908, was the first native political society in the Dutch East Indies...
, helped establish the forerunner of the Indonesian ArmyMilitary of IndonesiaThe Indonesian National Armed Forces in 2009 comprises approximately 432,129 personnel including the Army , Navy including the Indonesian Marine Corps and the Air Force ....
, minister - Opo Daeng Risadju (1880–1964) jailed by the Dutch for political activities in SulawesiSulawesiSulawesi is one of the four larger Sunda Islands of Indonesia and is situated between Borneo and the Maluku Islands. In Indonesia, only Sumatra, Borneo, and Papua are larger in territory, and only Java and Sumatra have larger Indonesian populations.- Etymology :The Portuguese were the first to...
- Pajonga Daeng Ngalle (1901–1958) established and led a milita that attacked the Dutch in MakassarMakassarMakassar, is the provincial capital of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and the largest city on Sulawesi Island. From 1971 to 1999, the city was named Ujung Pandang, after a precolonial fort in the city, and the two names are often used interchangeably...
- Pakubuwono VI, Sri SusuhunanPakubuwono VIPakubuwono VI was the sixth Susuhunan of Surakarta from 1823 to 1830 when he was deposed by the Dutch and exiled.-References:...
(1807–1849) Refused to surrender his kingdom to the DutchDutch East India CompanyThe Dutch East India Company was a chartered company established in 1602, when the States-General of the Netherlands granted it a 21-year monopoly to carry out colonial activities in Asia...
, died in exile - Sri Susuhunan Paku Buwono X (1866-1939), fought the Dutch during the War of IndependenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution...
- Donald Izacus PanjaitanDonald Izacus PanjaitanDonald Izacus Panjaitan was an Indonesian general who was killed during a kidnap attempt by members of the 30 September Movement.-Early life:...
(1925–1965) general, killed during the 30 September Movement30 September MovementThe Thirtieth of September Movement ) was a self-proclaimed organization of Indonesian National Armed Forces members who, in the early hours of 1 October 1965, assassinated six Indonesian Army generals in an abortive coup d'état. Later that morning, the organization declared that it was in control... - Pong Tiku alias Ne' Baso (1846–1907) killed fighting the DutchDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
in Toraja, SulawesiSulawesiSulawesi is one of the four larger Sunda Islands of Indonesia and is situated between Borneo and the Maluku Islands. In Indonesia, only Sumatra, Borneo, and Papua are larger in territory, and only Java and Sumatra have larger Indonesian populations.- Etymology :The Portuguese were the first to... - Raja Ali HajiRaja Ali HajiRaja Ali Haji bin Raja Haji Ahmad was a 19th-century Buginese–Malay historian, poet and scholar.-Early life:Raja Ali Haji was born in Selangor in 1808 or 1809, and was the son of Raja Ahmad, who was titled Engku Haji Tua after accomplishing the pilgrimage to Mecca...
(1808–1873) linguist - Parman, Lt Gen.TNI. SiswondoSiswondo ParmanLieutenant General Siswondo Parman was a soldier in the Indonesian Army, and was kidnapped from his home in Jakarta by members of the 30 September Movement in the early hours of October 1. He was later killed at Lubang Buaya.-Early life:Parman was born in Wonosobo, Central Java...
(1918–1965) general, killed during the 30 September Movement30 September MovementThe Thirtieth of September Movement ) was a self-proclaimed organization of Indonesian National Armed Forces members who, in the early hours of 1 October 1965, assassinated six Indonesian Army generals in an abortive coup d'état. Later that morning, the organization declared that it was in control... - Pierre Tendean, CaptainPierre TendeanPierre Andreas Tendean was a victim of the 30th September Movement and is an Indonesian national hero.-Early life:...
(1939–1965) killed during the 30 September Movement30 September MovementThe Thirtieth of September Movement ) was a self-proclaimed organization of Indonesian National Armed Forces members who, in the early hours of 1 October 1965, assassinated six Indonesian Army generals in an abortive coup d'état. Later that morning, the organization declared that it was in control... - Raden Inten II (1834–1856) fought the Dutch East IndiesDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
in SumatraSumatraSumatra is an island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands. It is the largest island entirely in Indonesia , and the sixth largest island in the world at 473,481 km2 with a population of 50,365,538... - Raden Mas Tirto Adhi Suryo (1880–1918) pioneer journalist
- Raden Panji Soeroso (1893–1981) Sarekat IslamSarekat IslamSarekat Islam, formerly Sarekat Dagang Islam, was a Javanese batik traders's cooperative in Indonesia.Sarekat Dagang Islam was founded by Haji Samanhudi, a businessman in Surakarta, in 1905 or 1912. His business was trading in batik, the traditional cloth made in Java...
activist, minister - Raden Mas Surjopranoto (1871–1959) fought for workers' rights
- Raja Haji Fisabilillah (1727–1784) resisted a DutchDutch East India Company in IndonesiaThe Dutch East India Company had a presence in the Indonesian archipelago from 1603, when the first trading post was established, to 1800, when the bankrupted party was dissolved, and its possessions nationalised as the Dutch East Indies....
naval blockade for 11 months, killed in action - Ranggong Daeng Romo (1915–1947) militia leader in SulawesiSulawesiSulawesi is one of the four larger Sunda Islands of Indonesia and is situated between Borneo and the Maluku Islands. In Indonesia, only Sumatra, Borneo, and Papua are larger in territory, and only Java and Sumatra have larger Indonesian populations.- Etymology :The Portuguese were the first to...
, killed during the War of IndependenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution... - Rasuna Said, H.Rasuna SaidHajjah Rangkayo Rasuna Said was a Minangkabau Indonesian nationalist political leader, and the first female minister of Indonesia. Like Raden Ayu Kartini, she fought for equality between men and women and was awarded the title National Hero of Indonesia...
(1910–1965) orator, women's rights activist - Robert Wolter MonginsidiRobert Wolter MonginsidiRobert Wolter Monginsidi was part of Indonesia's struggle for independence from the Dutch in South Sulawesi.-Biography:...
(1925–1949) led attacks during the War of IndependenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution...
, executed by firing squadExecution by firing squadExecution by firing squad, sometimes called fusillading , is a method of capital punishment, particularly common in the military and in times of war.Execution by shooting is a fairly old practice... - Sahardjo (1909–1963) human rights minister
- Sam RatulangiSam RatulangiDr. Gerungan Saul Samuel Jozias Ratulangi or Ratu Langie , usually known as Sam Ratulangi, was a Minahasa politician, journalist and teacher from North Sulawesi, Indonesia...
(1890–1949) Minahasa politician - Ki Sarmidi Mangunsarkoro (1904-1957), Minister of Education and Culture 1949-1950
- Samanhudi (1878–1956) founded the forerunner of the Sarekat IslamSarekat IslamSarekat Islam, formerly Sarekat Dagang Islam, was a Javanese batik traders's cooperative in Indonesia.Sarekat Dagang Islam was founded by Haji Samanhudi, a businessman in Surakarta, in 1905 or 1912. His business was trading in batik, the traditional cloth made in Java...
- Silas Papare (1918–1978) campaigned for the integration of Western New GuineaWestern New GuineaWest Papua informally refers to the Indonesian western half of the island of New Guinea and other smaller islands to its west. The region is officially administered as two provinces: Papua and West Papua. The eastern half of New Guinea is Papua New Guinea.The population of approximately 3 million...
into Indonesia - Sisingamangaradja XIISisingamangaraja XIISisingamangaraja XII is a Batak king who became an Indonesian folk hero for his fight against the Dutch, who killed him in their fight to gain control over the Batak lands....
(1849–1907) BatakBatak (Indonesia)Batak is a collective term used to identify a number of ethnic groups predominantly found in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The term is used to include the Toba, Karo, Pakpak, Simalungun, Angkola and Mandailing, each of which are distinct but related groups with distinct, albeit related, languages and...
king, fought the DutchDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
in SumatraSumatraSumatra is an island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands. It is the largest island entirely in Indonesia , and the sixth largest island in the world at 473,481 km2 with a population of 50,365,538... - Siti Hartinah, Ny. Hj. FatimahSiti HartinahRaden Ayu Siti Hartinah was the wife of the second Indonesian president, Suharto. She is usually known as Ibu Tien to Indonesians, but is also known as Siti Hartinah Soeharto .Mrs Suharto was also widely acknowledged to be a close confidant and political advisor to...
(1923–1996) wife of Suharto - SoepomoSoepomoProf. Dr. Mr. Soepomo was Indonesia's first Minister of Justice, serving in the Presidential Cabinet from 19 August to 14 November 1945 and from 20 December 1949 to 6 September 1950.-Biography:...
(1903–1958) made major contribution to the 1945 ConstitutionConstitution of IndonesiaThe Constitution of Indonesia is the basis for the government of the Indonesia.The constitution was written in June, July and August 1945, when Indonesia was emerging from Japanese control at the end of World War II... - Soeprapto, Lt. Gen. TNI.SoepraptoLieutenant General R. Soeprapto was the second deputy commander of the Indonesian Army, and was kidnapped from his home in Jakarta by members of the 30 September Movement in the early hours of October 1. He was later killed at Lubang Buaya.-Early life:Soeprapto was born in Purwokerto, Central Java...
(1920–1965) general, killed during the 30 September Movement30 September MovementThe Thirtieth of September Movement ) was a self-proclaimed organization of Indonesian National Armed Forces members who, in the early hours of 1 October 1965, assassinated six Indonesian Army generals in an abortive coup d'état. Later that morning, the organization declared that it was in control... - SudirmanSudirmanGeneral Sudirman was the first military commander of Indonesian forces during the country's fight for independence from the Dutch in the 1940s.-Life:...
, General (1916–1950) army commander in war of independenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution... - R. Sugiyono Mangunwiyoto, Col.R. Sugiyono MangunwiyotoColonel R. Sugiyono Mangunwiyoto was one of 10 revolutionary heroes of Indonesia.-Family:Col. Sugiyono married Supriyati and had 7 children, 6 sons and 1 daughter.* R. Erry Guthomo...
(1926–1965) killed during the 30 September Movement30 September MovementThe Thirtieth of September Movement ) was a self-proclaimed organization of Indonesian National Armed Forces members who, in the early hours of 1 October 1965, assassinated six Indonesian Army generals in an abortive coup d'état. Later that morning, the organization declared that it was in control... - SugiopranotoAlbertus SoegijapranataMgr. Albertus Soegijapranata, SJ was the Apostolic Vicar of Semarang, and later on the Archbishop of Semarang. He was also the first Indonesian native bishop...
(1896–1963) first Indonesian archbishop - Suharso (1912–1971) doctor, campaigned for the rights of the disabled
- Sukardjo Wiryopranoto (1903–1962) Fought for political rights prior to the Japanese occupation of IndonesiaJapanese Occupation of IndonesiaThe Japanese Empire occupied Indonesia, known then as the Dutch East Indies, during World War II from March 1942 until after the end of War in 1945...
, journalist - SukarnoSukarnoSukarno, born Kusno Sosrodihardjo was the first President of Indonesia.Sukarno was the leader of his country's struggle for independence from the Netherlands and was Indonesia's first President from 1945 to 1967...
, Dr. Ir. (1901–1970) nationalist, first president - Sultan AgungSultan Agung of MataramSultan Agung of Mataram or Sultan Agung Anyokrokusumo or Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo was the Sultan of Mataram from 1613-1645...
(1591–1645) Sultan of Mataram - Sultan Asyaidis Syarif Kasim II (1893–1968) first sultan of RiakSiak RegencySiak is a regency of Riau, Indonesia. It has an area of 8,556.09 km² and population of 312,536 .The regency is divided into 13 subdistricts . The seat of the regency is located at Siak Sri Indrapura.Bordered with:...
to oppose the Dutch East IndiesDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
, provided moral and material support to the fight for independenceIndonesian National RevolutionThe Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution... - Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (1767–1852) fought against British and DutchDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
colonialists in PalembangPalembangPalembang is the capital city of the South Sumatra province in Indonesia. Palembang is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia, and has a history of being a capital of a maritime empire. Located on the Musi River banks on the east coast of southern Sumatra island, it has an area of 400.61 square...
, SumatraSumatraSumatra is an island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands. It is the largest island entirely in Indonesia , and the sixth largest island in the world at 473,481 km2 with a population of 50,365,538... - Supeno (1916–1949) anti-DutchDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
guerrilla fighter - SupriyadiSupriyadiSupriyadi , older spelling Soeprijadi , was an Indonesian national hero who rebelled against the occupying Japanese in 1945.-Early life:...
(1923-1945?) led in the rebellion against the Japanese occupiersJapanese Occupation of IndonesiaThe Japanese Empire occupied Indonesia, known then as the Dutch East Indies, during World War II from March 1942 until after the end of War in 1945...
in BlitarBlitarBlitar is a city which is the capital of a regency with the same name in East Java, Indonesia, about 73 kilometers from Malang and 167 kilometers from Surabaya. The area lies within longitude 111° 40' - 112° 09' East and its latitude is 8° 06' South... - Surjo, RM (1895–1948) involved in the Battle of SurabayaBattle of SurabayaThe Battle of Surabaya was fought between pro-independence Indonesian soldiers and militia against British and Dutch troops as a part of the Indonesian National Revolution. The peak of the battle was in November 1945. Despite fierce resistance, British and Indian troops managed to conquer Surabaya,...
, governor of East JavaEast JavaEast Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and islands to its east and to its north East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and... - Sutan SjahrirSutan SjahrirSutan Sjahrir , an avant garde and idealistic Indonesian intellectual, was a revolutionary independence leader...
(1909–1966) nationalist, prime minister - Sutoyo Siswomihardjo, Maj. Gen. TNISutoyo SiswomiharjoSutoyo Siswomiharjo was an Indonesian general who was kidnapped and later murdered during the attempted coup by the 30 September Movement.-Early life:...
(1922–1965) general, killed during the 30 September Movement30 September MovementThe Thirtieth of September Movement ) was a self-proclaimed organization of Indonesian National Armed Forces members who, in the early hours of 1 October 1965, assassinated six Indonesian Army generals in an abortive coup d'état. Later that morning, the organization declared that it was in control... - Sutomo Dr. (born as Subroto)(1888–1938) involved in the establishment of the Budi UtomoBudi UtomoBudi Utomo , founded on May 20, 1908, was the first native political society in the Dutch East Indies...
political organization - Sutomo alias Bung Tomo (1920–1981) revolutionary leader in the 1945 Battle of SurabayaBattle of SurabayaThe Battle of Surabaya was fought between pro-independence Indonesian soldiers and militia against British and Dutch troops as a part of the Indonesian National Revolution. The peak of the battle was in November 1945. Despite fierce resistance, British and Indian troops managed to conquer Surabaya,...
- Syekh Yusuf Tajul Khalwati (1626–1699) IslamIslamIslam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
ic teacher, opposed the DutchDutch East India Company in IndonesiaThe Dutch East India Company had a presence in the Indonesian archipelago from 1603, when the first trading post was established, to 1800, when the bankrupted party was dissolved, and its possessions nationalised as the Dutch East Indies....
in BantenBantenBanten is a province of Indonesia in Java. Formerly part of the Province of West Java, it was made a separate province in 2000.The administrative center is Serang. Preliminary results from the 2010 census counted some 10.6 million people.-Geography:...
, exiled to Sri LankaSri LankaSri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the... - Syafruddin PrawiranegaraSjafruddin PrawiranegaraSjafruddin Prawiranegara, also written Syafruddin Prawiranegara, was an Indonesian politician, economist, and latterly Islamic philosopher.- Early life :...
(1911-1989), leader of Emergency Government of the Republic of Indonesia - Tan MalakaTan MalakaTan Malaka was an Indonesian nationalist activist and communist leader. A staunch critic of both the colonial Dutch East Indies government and the republican Sukarno administration that governed the country after the Indonesian National Revolution, he was also frequently in conflict with the...
(1894–1949) nationalist - Teuku UmarTeuku UmarTeuku Umar was the a member of the Acehnese guerrilla forces during the Aceh War in Aceh, later as a leader, from 1873 until his death. He was killed in a surprise attack in Meulabohis a Pahlawan Nasional Indonesia . He led a guerrilla campaign in Aceh during the Aceh War...
(1854–1899) fought against the colonial Dutch governmentDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
in AcehAcehAceh is a special region of Indonesia, located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. Its full name is Daerah Istimewa Aceh , Nanggroë Aceh Darussalam and Aceh . Past spellings of its name include Acheh, Atjeh and Achin... - Teuku Muhammad HasanTeuku Muhammad HasanTeuku Muhammad Hasan was an Indonesian Politician, and The First Governor of Sumatera after Indonesian Independence in 1945 , and Deputy Chairman, concurrently Home Affairs, Education & Culture and Religious Affairs ad interim in Sjafruddin Prawiranegara's Indonesia Emergency Cabinet .- Early...
(1906 - 1997), first governor of Sumatra, member of Committee for Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence - Thaha Sjaifuddin (1816–1904) fought against the DutchDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
in Jambi, SumatraSumatraSumatra is an island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands. It is the largest island entirely in Indonesia , and the sixth largest island in the world at 473,481 km2 with a population of 50,365,538... - Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin (1894–1941) Fought for the use of the word IndonesiaIndonesiaIndonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
in the DutchDutch East IndiesThe Dutch East Indies was a Dutch colony that became modern Indonesia following World War II. It was formed from the nationalised colonies of the Dutch East India Company, which came under the administration of the Netherlands government in 1800....
-controlled legislature - Tjipto MangoenkoesoemoTjipto MangoenkoesoemoDr. Tjipto Mangoenkoesoemo or Cipto Mangunkusumo was a prominent Indonesian independence leader and Sukarno's political mentor...
(1886–1943) Co-founded first political party, hosted discussions of nationalists, including SukarnoSukarnoSukarno, born Kusno Sosrodihardjo was the first President of Indonesia.Sukarno was the leader of his country's struggle for independence from the Netherlands and was Indonesia's first President from 1945 to 1967... - H.O.S. TjokroaminotoTjokroaminotoHadji Oemar Said Tjokroaminoto was a nationalist, the first leader of Sarekat Dagang Islam in Indonesia.-Early life:...
, (1883–1934) leader of Sarekat IslamSarekat IslamSarekat Islam, formerly Sarekat Dagang Islam, was a Javanese batik traders's cooperative in Indonesia.Sarekat Dagang Islam was founded by Haji Samanhudi, a businessman in Surakarta, in 1905 or 1912. His business was trading in batik, the traditional cloth made in Java... - Tuanku Tambusai (1784–1882) fought in the Padri WarPadri WarThe Padri War was fought from 1803 until 1837 in West Sumatra between two rival muslim factions. The Dutch intervened from 1821 and helped the Adats defeat the Padri faction.-Background:...
- Untung Soerapati (1660–1706) anti-DutchDutch East India CompanyThe Dutch East India Company was a chartered company established in 1602, when the States-General of the Netherlands granted it a 21-year monopoly to carry out colonial activities in Asia...
activist - Urip Sumohardjo (1893–1948) One of the founding fathers of the Indonesian ArmyIndonesian ArmyThe Indonesian Army , the land component of the Indonesian Armed Forces, has an estimated strength of 328,517 regular personnel. The force's history began in 1945 when the Tentara Keamanan Rakyat "Civil Security Forces" served as paramilitary and police.Since the nation's independence struggle,...
- Usman bin Haji Mohammad Ali, alias Janatin (1943–1968) military hero of Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation
- Wage Rudolf SupratmanWage Rudolf SupratmanWage Rudolf Supratman was born on March 9, 1903 in Jakarta and died on August 17, 1938 due to sickness in Surabaya, East Java. He was an Indonesian songwriter...
(1903–1938) composer of the national anthem - Wahid Hasyim, K.H. AbdulWahid HasyimAbdul Wahid Hasyim was the first Minister of Religious Affairs in the government of President Sukarno of Indonesia, a post he held in 1945, and from 1949 to 1952....
(1914–1953) Co-founded Masyumi PartyMasyumi PartyMasyumi Party was a major Islamic political party in Indonesia during the Liberal Democracy Era in Indonesia. It was banned in 1960 by President Sukarno for supporting the PRRI rebellion.-History:...
, led Nahdlatul Ulama, religious affairs minister, - Wahidin Soedirohoesodo (1852–1917) key figure in the Budi UtomoBudi UtomoBudi Utomo , founded on May 20, 1908, was the first native political society in the Dutch East Indies...
nationalist movement - Yamin, Prof. Mohammad (1903–1962) played a key role in drawing up the 1945 ConstitutionConstitution of IndonesiaThe Constitution of Indonesia is the basis for the government of the Indonesia.The constitution was written in June, July and August 1945, when Indonesia was emerging from Japanese control at the end of World War II...
, writer - Yos SudarsoYos SudarsoCommodore Yos Sudarso was an Indonesian naval officer killed in a battle between Dutch and Indonesian vessels on January 15, 1962. At the time of his death, Yos Sudarso was deputy chief of staff of the Indonesian Navy....
(1925–1962) deputy naval chief-of-staff, killed in action during the effort off Netherlands New GuineaNetherlands New GuineaNetherlands New Guinea refers to the West Papua region while it was an overseas territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 1949 to 1962. Until 1949 it was a part of the Netherlands Indies. It was commonly known as Dutch New Guinea... - Zainal Moestafa (1907–1944) fought for the rights of RomushaRomushawere forced laborers during the Japanese occupation of Indonesia in World War II. The U.S. Library of Congress estimates that in Java, between four and 10 million romusha were forced to work by the Japanese military. About 270,000 of these Javanese laborers were sent to other Japanese-held areas...
forced workers during the Japanese occupation of IndonesiaJapanese Occupation of IndonesiaThe Japanese Empire occupied Indonesia, known then as the Dutch East Indies, during World War II from March 1942 until after the end of War in 1945... - Zainul Arifin (1909–1963) Militia leader, legislature speaker
- Singawangsa (1775-1778) Fought against the Dutch in Java.