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National Hero of Indonesia
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Ernest Douwes Dekker
1879-10-08 – 1950-08-28
Life & Legacy
Ernest François Eugène Douwes Dekker (8 October 1879 – 28 August 1950), also known as Danudirja Setiabudi after Indonesian independence, was an Indonesian-Dutch nationalist and politician of Indo descent. He was related to the famous Dutch anti-colonialism writer Eduard Douwes Dekker. In his youth, he fought in the Second Boer War in South Africa on the Boer side. His thoughts were highly influential in the early years of the Indonesian freedom movement.
Occupation & Career
writer, teacher, politician, journalist
Faith & Community
Islam
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
National Hero of Indonesia
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
National Hero of Indonesia
Church
Islam
Verified Legacy Record
Faith Community
Islam
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Family Spouse
Johanna Petronella Mossel
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Family Spouse
Clara Charlotte Deije
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Sources & Provenance
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