Ki Hajar Dewantara
Indonesian educator, activist (1889-1959)
Ki Hajar Dewantara was born on May 2, 1889 in Yogyakarta and died on April 28, 1959 in Yogyakarta, aged 69. Recorded occupations: politician, philosopher, resistance fighter, educator, teacher and education activist. Country of citizenship: Indonesia. Positions held include Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology. Notable works include “Taman Siswa”. Educated at Europeesche Lagere School. Honours include National Hero of Indonesia.
- Born
- May 2, 1889 · Yogyakarta
- Died
- April 28, 1959 · Yogyakarta
- Age at death
- 69
- Citizenship
- Indonesia
- Occupations
- politician, philosopher, resistance fighter, educator, teacher, education activist
- Positions held
- Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology
- Notable works
- Taman Siswa
- Education
- Europeesche Lagere School
- Honours
- National Hero of Indonesia
- Wikipedia editions
- 22 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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