National Hero of Indonesia (Indonesian:Pahlawan Nasional Indonesia) is the highest-leveltitle awarded inIndonesia.[1] It is posthumously given by theGovernment of Indonesia for actions which are deemed to be heroic, defined as "actual deeds which can be remembered and exemplified for all time by other citizens"[a] or "extraordinary service furthering the interests of the state and people".[b][2] TheMinistry of Social Affairs gives seven criteria which an individual must fulfill, as follows:[2]
Nominations undergo a four-step process and must be approved at each level. A proposal is made by the general populace in acity or regency to the mayor or regent, who must then make a request to theprovince's governor. The governor then makes a recommendation to the Ministry of Social Affairs, which forwards it to thepresident, represented by the Board of Titles (Dewan Gelar);[2] this board consists of two academics, two persons of a military background, and three persons who have previously received an award or title.[1] Those selected by the president, as represented by the Board, are awarded the title at a ceremony in the Indonesian capital ofJakarta.[2] Since 2000, the ceremony has occurred in early November, coinciding withIndonesia's Heroes' Day (Hari Pahlawan).[3]
The legal framework for the title, initially styled National Independence Hero (Pahlawan Kemerdekaan Nasional), was established with the release of Presidential Decree No. 241 of 1958. The title was first awarded on 30 August 1959 to the politician turned writerAbdul Muis, who had died the previous month.[4][5][6] This title was used for the rest ofSukarno's rule. WhenSuharto rose to power in the mid-1960s, the title was given its current name. Special titles at the level of National Hero have also been awarded. Hero of the Revolution (Pahlawan Revolusi) was given in 1965 to ten victims of the30 September Movement that resulted in end of Sukarno reign, while Sukarno and former vice-presidentMohammad Hatta were given the title Proclamation Heroes (Pahlawan Proklamasi) in 1988 for their role in reading theProclamation of Indonesian Independence.[3][4][6]
A total of 190 men and 16 women have been deemed national heroes, most recently Abdul Chalim, Ahmad Hanafiah,Bataha Santiago, Ida Dewa Agung Jambe,Mohammad Tabrani, andRatu Kalinyamat in 2023.[7] These heroes have come from all parts of theIndonesian archipelago, fromAceh in the west toPapua in the east. They represent numerousethnicities, includingnative Indonesians,ethnic Chinese,Arabs andEurasians. They includeprime ministers,guerrillas, government ministers, soldiers, royalty, journalists, and a bishop.
The following list is initially presented in alphabetical order; owing to differing cultural naming conventions, not all entries are sorted by last name. The list is further sortable by year of birth, death, and recognition. Names are standardised using theIndonesian Spelling System and thus may not reflect the original spelling.[e]
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Name | Born | Died | Elevated | Notes | Ref. |
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Abdul Chalim [id] | 1898 | 1972 | 2023 | Islamic Leader, co-founder ofNahdlatul Ulama | [7] |
Abdul Halim Majalengka | 1887 | 1962 | 2008 | Independence activist and Islamic scholar, Member ofBPUPK | [3][8] |
Abdul Haris Nasution | 1918 | 2000 | 2002 | General in theArmy, twice appointed Army Chief of Staff | [3][9] |
Abdul Kadir | 1771 | 1875 | 1999 | Nobleman fromMelawi, promoted economic development, fought against the colonial Dutch | [3][10] |
Abdul Kahar Muzakir | 1907 | 1963 | 2019 | Member ofBPUPK and first rector of theIslamic University of Indonesia | [11] |
Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah | 1908 | 1981 | 2011 | Islamic scholar and author | [12] |
Abdul Muis | 1883 | 1959 | 1959 | Politician, later author | [f][4][13] |
Abdul Rahman Saleh | 1909 | 1947 | 1974 | Early figure in theAir Force, killed whenhis medical flight was shot down by the Dutch | [4][14] |
Abdul Wahab Hasbullah | 1888 | 1971 | 2014 | Founding father ofNahdlatul Ulama, established pro-independence organizations | [15][16] |
Abdurrahman Baswedan | 1908 | 1986 | 2018 | Journalist who united Arab-descent people with Indonesians during the independence war | [17] |
Ahmad Sanusi | 1889 | 1950 | 2022 | Islamic scholar, Member ofBPUPK | [18] |
Ahmad Subarjo | 1896 | 1978 | 2009 | Independence activist and government minister | [3][19] |
Adam Malik Batubara | 1917 | 1984 | 1998 | Journalist and independence activist, thirdVice-President of Indonesia | [3][20] |
Adnan Kapau Gani | 1905 | 1968 | 2007 | Independence activist, smuggled weapons to support theNational Revolution | [3][21] |
Nyi Ageng Serang | 1752 | 1828 | 1974 | Javaneseguerrilla leader who led attacks on Dutch colonials on several occasions | [3][22] |
Agus Salim | 1884 | 1954 | 1961 | Minang Islamic leader, politician, independence activist | [4][23] |
Agustinus Adisucipto | 1916 | 1947 | 1974 | Early figure in theAir Force, killed whenhis medical flight was shot down by the Dutch | [4][24] |
Ahmad Dahlan | 1868 | 1934 | 1961 | Javanese Islamic leader, establishedMuhammadiyah; husband ofSiti Walidah | [4][25] |
Ahmad Hanafiah [id] | 1905 | 1947 | 2023 | Islamic leader, founder ofHizbullah (Indonesia) | [7] |
Ahmad Rifa'i | 1786 | 1870 | 2004 | Islamic thinker and writer known for his anti-Dutch stance | [3][26] |
Ahmad Yani | 1922 | 1965 | 1965 | Leader of theArmy, killed by the30 September Movement | [4][27] |
Aji Muhammad Idris [id] | 1667 | 1739 | 2021 | Monarch of theSultanate of Kutai (now part of East Kalimantan) who fought the Dutch | [28][29] |
Albertus Sugiyapranata | 1896 | 1963 | 1963 | Javanese Catholic bishop and nationalist | [4][30] |
Alexander Andries Maramis | 1897 | 1977 | 2019 | Member ofBPUPK and government minister | [11] |
Alimin | 1889 | 1964 | 1964 | Independence advocate, politician, andCommunist Party of Indonesia figure | [4][31] |
Andi Abdullah Bau Massepe | 1918 | 1947 | 2005 | Bugis nobleman, attacked Dutch forces duringNational Revolution, son ofAndi Mappanyukki | [3][32] |
Andi Jemma | 1901 | 1965 | 2002 | Independence activist, led attacks against Dutch forces during theNational Revolution | [3][33] |
Andi Mappanyukki | 1885 | 1967 | 2004 | Bugis nobleman, led attacks against Dutch forces, father ofAndi Abdullah Bau Massepe | [3][34] |
Antasari | 1809 | 1862 | 1968 | Fought against Dutch colonial forces in theBanjarmasin War | [4][35] |
Arie Frederik Lasut | 1918 | 1949 | 1969 | Geologist and educator who was executed by the Dutch | [4][36] |
Arnoldus Isaac Zacharias Mononutu | 1896 | 1983 | 2020 | Information minister | [37] |
As'ad Syamsul Arifin | 1897 | 1990 | 2016 | Islamic Leader, co-founder ofNahdlatul Ulama | [38] |
Sultan Baabullah | 15th century | 1583 | 2020 | Ruler ofSultanate of Ternate | [37] |
Bagindo Azizchan | 1910 | 1947 | 2005 | Mayor ofPadang, resisted Dutch forces during theNational Revolution | [3][39] |
Basuki Rahmat | 1921 | 1969 | 1969 | General, witness to theSupersemar | [4][40] |
Bataha Santiago | 1622 | 1675 | 2023 | The third king of Manganitu Kingdom inSangihe Islands who fought against Dutch colonial forces | [7] |
Bernard Wilhelm Lapian | 1892 | 1977 | 2015 | Nationalist, church leader, and second governor ofSulawesi | [41] |
Teungku Chik di Tiro | 1836 | 1891 | 1973 | Acehnese Islamic figure andguerrilla leader who fought against Dutch colonial forces | [4][42] |
Cilik Riwut | 1918 | 1987 | 1998 | Soldier and politician, promoted economic and cultural development inCentral Kalimantan | [3][43] |
Cipto Mangunkusumo | 1886 | 1943 | 1964 | Javanese politician, mentor toSukarno | [4][44] |
Cokroaminoto | 1883 | 1934 | 1961 | Politician, leader ofSarekat Islam, mentor toSukarno | [4][45] |
Ernest Douwes Dekker | 1879 | 1950 | 1961 | Indo journalist and politician who advocated Indonesian independence | [g][4][46] |
Depati Amir [id] | 1805 | 1869 | 2018 | Independence fighter fromBangka | [17] |
Andi Depu Maraddia Balanipa | 1907 | 1985 | 2018 | Female figure fromWest Sulawesi who led fighters for independence | [17] |
Dewi Sartika | 1884 | 1947 | 1966 | Educator, established the country's first school for girls | [4][47] |
Cut Nyak Dhien | 1850 | 1908 | 1964 | Acehneseguerrilla leader who fought against Dutch colonial forces; wife ofTeuku Umar | [4][48] |
Diponegoro | 1785 | 1855 | 1973 | Son of theSultan of Yogyakarta, fought afive-year war against Dutch colonial forces | [4][49] |
Donald Isaac Panjaitan | 1925 | 1965 | 1965 | General in theArmy, killed by the30 September Movement | [4][50] |
Fakhruddin | 1890 | 1929 | 1964 | Islamic leader, negotiated protection of Indonesianhajj pilgrims | [4][51] |
Fatmawati | 1923 | 1980 | 2000 | Sewedthe first national flag, social activist, a wife ofSukarno | [3][52] |
Ferdinand Lumbantobing | 1899 | 1962 | 1962 | Doctor and politician, fought for the rights offorced labourers | [4][53] |
Frans Kaisiepo | 1921 | 1979 | 1993 | Papuan nationalist who helped in the acquisition ofPapua | [3][54] |
Gatot Mangkupraja | 1896 | 1968 | 2004 | Independence activist and politician, suggested the formation ofDefenders of the Homeland | [3][55] |
Gatot Subroto | 1907 | 1962 | 1962 | General, deputy chief-of-staff of theArmy | [4][56] |
Halim Perdanakusuma | 1922 | 1947 | 1975 | Early figure in theAir Force, died in an accidental plane crash inPerak,Malaysia during theNational Revolution | [3][57] |
Hamengkubuwono I | 1717 | 1792 | 2006 | Sultan of Yogyakarta, fought against theDutch East India Company, establishedYogyakarta | [3][58] |
Hamengkubuwono IX | 1912 | 1988 | 1990 | Sultan of Yogyakarta, independence activist, military leader, and politician; secondVice-President of Indonesia | [3][59] |
Harun Thohir | 1947 | 1968 | 1968 | Bombed theHong Kong and Shanghai Bank building in Singapore during theIndonesia–Malaysia confrontation | [h][4][60] |
Hasan Basri | 1923 | 1984 | 2001 | Soldier during theIndonesian National Revolution, supported the integration ofKalimantan in Indonesia | [3][61] |
Hasanuddin | 1631 | 1670 | 1973 | Sultan of Gowa, fought against Dutch colonial forces | [4][62] |
Hasyim Asy'ari | 1875 | 1947 | 1964 | Islamic leader, founder ofNahdlatul Ulama | [4][63] |
Hazairin | 1906 | 1975 | 1999 | Legal scholar, independence activist, government minister, and educator | [3][64] |
Herman Johannes | 1912 | 1992 | 2009 | Engineer, made weapons for theNational Revolution, co-foundedGadjah Mada University | [3][65] |
Sultan Himayatuddin Muhammad Saidi [id] | 18th century | 1776 | 2019 | Sultan ofButon who protested against a deal with the Dutch East India Company (VOC) | [11] |
Ida Anak Agung Gde Agung | 1921 | 1999 | 2007 | Independence activist, diplomat, and government minister | [3][66] |
Ida Dewa Agung Jambe [id] | 1855 | 1908 | 2023 | [7] | |
Idham Chalid | 1921 | 2010 | 2011 | Leader ofNahdlatul Ulama, politician | [12][67] |
Ilyas Yakoub | 1903 | 1958 | 1999 | Independence activist, politician, andguerrilla fighter | [3][68] |
Tuanku Imam Bonjol | 1772 | 1864 | 1973 | Islamic figure fromWest Sumatra who fought against Dutch colonial forces in thePadri War | [4][69] |
Radin Inten II | 1834 | 1856 | 1986 | Nobleman fromLampung, led a revolution against Dutch colonists | [3][70] |
Iskandar Muda | 1593 | 1636 | 1993 | Sultan of Aceh, expanded the state's influence | [i][3][71] |
Ismail Marzuki | 1914 | 1958 | 2004 | Composer known for numerous patriotic songs | [3][72] |
Iswahyudi | 1918 | 1947 | 1975 | Early figure in theAir Force, killed during theNational Revolution | [3][73] |
Iwa Kusumasumantri | 1899 | 1971 | 2002 | Independence activist, lawyer, and politician, first Minister of Social Affairs | [3][74] |
Izaak Huru Doko | 1913 | 1985 | 2006 | Independence activist and educator, helped establishUdayana University | [3][75] |
Jamin Ginting | 1921 | 1974 | 2014 | Politician and military officer inSumatra during theNational Revolution | [15] |
Janatin | 1943 | 1968 | 1968 | Bombed theHong Kong and Shanghai Bank building in Singapore during theIndonesia–Malaysia confrontation | [j][4][76] |
Jatikusumo | 1917 | 1992 | 2002 | Member of the Pakubuwono royal family of Surakarta, general in theArmy and politician | [3][77] |
Johannes Abraham Dimara | 1916 | 2000 | 2010 | Papuan army officer who helped in the acquisition ofPapua | [78] |
Johannes Leimena | 1905 | 1977 | 2010 | Early Minister of Health, developed thePuskesmas clinic system | [78] |
Juanda Kartawijaya | 1911 | 1963 | 1963 | Sundanese politician, finalPrime Minister of Indonesia | [4][79] |
Karel Satsuit Tubun | 1928 | 1965 | 1965 | Police brigadier, killed by the30 September Movement | [4][80] |
Ignatius Joseph Kasimo | 1900 | 1986 | 2011 | Independence activist,Catholic Party leader | [12][81] |
Kasman Singodimedjo | 1904 | 1982 | 2018 | Muhammadiyah figure, who united the nation during the UUD 1945 Constitution ratification process by thePreparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence. Later served as chair of theCentral Indonesian National Committee, the precursor of thePeople's Representative Council and as Justice Undersecretary. | [17] |
Katamso Darmokusumo | 1923 | 1965 | 1965 | General in theArmy, killed by the30 September Movement | [4][82] |
I Gusti Ketut Jelantik | 18th century | 1849 | 1993 | Balinese leader who fought against Dutch colonial forces | [3][83] |
I Gusti Ketut Puja | 1904 | 1957 | 2011 | First Governor ofSunda Kecil Province | [12][84] |
Ki Bagus Hadikusumo [id] | 1890 | 1954 | 2015 | [41] | |
Ki Hajar Dewantara | 1889 | 1959 | 1959 | Educator and state minister, establishedTaman Siswa, brother ofRaden Mas Suryopranoto | [4][85] |
Ki Sarmidi Mangunsarkoro | 1904 | 1957 | 2011 | Educator withBudi Utomo andTaman Siswa, government minister | [12][86] |
Kiras Bangun | 1852 | 1942 | 2005 | Batakguerrilla leader who fought the Dutch colonialists | [3][87] |
La Maddukelleng | 1700 | 1765 | 1998 | Nobleman fromPaser Sultanate, repelled Dutch forces fromWajo Kingdom | [3][88] |
Lafran Pane | 1922 | 1991 | 2017 | Founded theMuslim Students' Association | [89] |
Lambertus Nicodemus Palar | 1900 | 1981 | 2013 | Diplomat, negotiated recognition of Indonesia during theRevolution | [90] |
Yahya Daniel Dharma | 1911 | 1988 | 2009 | Rear Admiral in theNavy, smuggled products to fund theNational Revolution | [3][91] |
Mahmud Singgirei Rumagesan | 1885 | 1964 | 2020 | Monarch of Sultanate of Sekar (now in Fakfak Regency, West Papua) who advocated for integration of Western New Guinea into Indonesia | [37][92] |
Mahmud Badaruddin II | 1767 | 1852 | 1984 | Sultan of Palembang, fought against Dutch colonial forces | [3][93] |
Sultan Mahmud Riayat Syah | 1760 | 1812 | 2017 | Sultan of Riau Lingga, fought against Dutch colonial forces | [89] |
Malahayati | 15th century | early 16th century | 2017 | Female admiral in the navy of theAceh Sultanate, fought againstCornelis de Houtman | [89] |
Mangkunegara I | 1725 | 1795 | 1988 | Fought against Dutch colonists and collaborators inCentral Java | [3][94] |
Maria Walanda Maramis | 1872 | 1924 | 1969 | Women's rights advocate and educator | [4][95] |
Martha Christina Tiahahu | 1800 | 1818 | 1969 | Guerrilla fighter fromMaluku who died in Dutch custody | [4][96] |
Marthen Indey | 1912 | 1986 | 1993 | Nationalist and independence activist, promoted Papuan integration in Indonesia | [3][97] |
Mas Isman | 1924 | 1982 | 2015 | Revolutionary who commanded students paramilitaryTRI Pelajar during independence war | [41] |
Mas Mansur | 1896 | 1946 | 1964 | Islamic scholar,Muhammadiyah leader | [4][98] |
Masykur | 1917 | 1994 | 2019 | Member ofBPUPK, founder ofPETA, government minister | [11] |
Mas Tirtodarmo Haryono | 1924 | 1965 | 1965 | General in theArmy, killed by the30 September Movement | [4][99] |
Maskun Sumadireja | 1907 | 1986 | 2004 | Independence activist and politician | [3][100] |
Raden Mattaher | 1871 | 1907 | 2020 | [37] | |
Cut Nyak Meutia | 1870 | 1910 | 1964 | Acehneseguerrilla leader who fought against Dutch colonial forces | [4][101] |
Mohammad Hatta | 1902 | 1980 | 2012 | Independence activist,First Vice-President of Indonesia | [k][102][103] |
Mohammad Husni Thamrin | 1894 | 1941 | 1960 | Politician and independence activist | [4][104] |
Mohammad Natsir | 1908 | 1993 | 2008 | Islamic scholar and politician, fifthPrime Minister of Indonesia | [3][105] |
Mohammad Tabrani Soerjowitjirto | 1904 | 1984 | 2023 | Indonesian journalist and politician, major proponent of theIndonesian language as a national language. | [7] |
Teuku Muhammad Hasan | 1906 | 1997 | 2006 | Independence activist, first governor ofSumatra | [3][106] |
Muhammad Mangundiprojo | 1905 | 1988 | 2014 | [15] | |
Mohammad Yamin | 1903 | 1962 | 1973 | Poet turned politician and independence activist | [4][107] |
Muhammad Yasin | 1920 | 2012 | 2015 | Regarded as the founder of Indonesian Police'sMobile Brigade Corps | [41][108] |
Muhammad Zainuddin Abdul Madjid [id] | 1898 | 1997 | 2017 | Islamic scholar andNahdlatul Wathan founder | [89] |
Mustopo | 1913 | 1986 | 2007 | Leader during theBattle of Surabaya, established Dr. Moestopo Dental College | [3][109] |
Muwardi | 1907 | 1948 | 1964 | Handled security for theProclamation of Independence, established a hospital inSurakarta | [4][110] |
Nani Wartabone | 1907 | 1986 | 2003 | Independence activist and politician, helped put down thePermesta rebellion | [3][111] |
I Gusti Ngurah Made Agung | 1876 | 1906 | 2015 | Balinese fighter against the Dutch colonials | [41] |
I Gusti Ngurah Rai | 1917 | 1946 | 1975 | Balinese military leader duringNational Revolution | [3][112] |
Nuku Muhammad Amiruddin | 1738 | 1805 | 1995 | Sultan of Tidore, led several naval battles against Dutch colonial forces | [3][113] |
Nur Ali | 1914 | 1992 | 2006 | Islamic leader and educator, led student soldiers during theNational Revolution | [3][114] |
Teuku Nyak Arif | 1899 | 1946 | 1974 | Acehnese politician and resistance leader, first governor ofAceh | [115] |
Opu Daeng Risaju | 1880 | 1964 | 2006 | Early woman politician, fought against the Dutch during theNational Revolution | [3][116] |
Oto Iskandar di Nata | 1897 | 1945 | 1973 | Politician and independence activist | [4][117] |
Pajonga Daeng Ngalle Polobangkeng | 1901 | 1958 | 2006 | Coordinated attacks inSouth Sulawesi during theNational Revolution, promoted integration | [3][118] |
Paku Alam VIII | 1910 | 1998 | 2022 | Vice Governor of Yogyakarta, independence activist, and politician | [18] |
Pakubuwono VI | 1807 | 1849 | 1964 | Susuhunan of Surakarta, rebelled against Dutch colonial forces | [4][119] |
Pakubuwono X | 1866 | 1939 | 2011 | Susuhunan of Surakarta, supported various projects which furtheredNative Indonesian interests | [12][120] |
Pangeran Muhammad Noor | 1901 | 1979 | 2018 | Banjar Prince, guerrilla fighter, 1st Governor of Kalimantan & former Minister of Public Works | [17] |
Pattimura | 1783 | 1817 | 1973 | Guerrilla fromMaluku who fought against Dutch colonial forces | [4][121] |
Pierre Tendean | 1939 | 1965 | 1965 | Soldier in theArmy, killed by the30 September Movement | [4][122] |
Pong Tiku | 1846 | 1907 | 2002 | Torajan noble, fought against Dutch colonialists | [3][123] |
Raden Ajeng Kartini | 1879 | 1904 | 1964 | Javanese women's rights figure | [4][124] |
Raden Aria Wangsakara | 1721 | 2021 | Indonesian cleric and nobleman, regarded as the founder of Tangerang and defended the region from Dutch attack in the early 18th century | [28][125] | |
Raden Eddy Martadinata | 1921 | 1966 | 1966 | Admiral in theNavy and diplomat, killed in a helicopter crash | [4][126] |
Raden Mas Suryopranoto | 1871 | 1959 | 1959 | Education andworkers' rights figure, brother ofKi Hajar Dewantara | [4][127] |
Raden Mas Tumenggung Ario Suryo | 1896 | 1948 | 1964 | First Governor ofEast Java during theNational Revolution | [4][128] |
Raden Panji Suroso | 1893 | 1981 | 1986 | Politician and independence activist, first Governor of Central Java | [3][129] |
Raden Said Sukanto Cokrodiatmojo | 1908 | 1993 | 2020 | FirstChief of the Indonesian National Police | [37] |
Sudirman | 1916 | 1950 | 1964 | Commander in Chief of theIndonesian Armed Forces for most of theNational Revolution | [l][4][130] |
Raden Suleiman Effendi Kusumahatmaja | 1898 | 1952 | 1965 | First Chief Justice of theSupreme Court of Indonesia | [4][131] |
Raja Ali Haji | 1809 | c. 1870 | 2004 | Historian and poet fromRiau | [3][132] |
Raja Haji Fisabilillah | 1727 | 1784 | 1997 | Warrior fromRiau who fought against Dutch colonial forces | [3][133] |
Rajiman Wediodiningrat | 1879 | 1952 | 2013 | First head of thePeople's Representative Council | [90] |
Ranggong Daeng Romo | 1915 | 1947 | 2001 | Led troops in two battles against Dutch forces during theNational Revolution | [3][134] |
Ratu Kalinyamat | 1520 | 1579 | 2023 | [7] | |
Rasuna Said | 1910 | 1965 | 1974 | Women's rights advocate and nationalist | [3][135] |
Rubini Natawisastra [id] | 1906 | 1944 | 2022 | Medical doctor, killed duringMandor affair | [18] |
Robert Wolter Mongisidi | 1925 | 1949 | 1973 | Guerrilla fighter inMakassar during theNational Revolution, executed by the Dutch | [4][136] |
Rohana Kudus | 1884 | 1972 | 2019 | First female journalist, activist for education and women's emancipation. | [11] |
Saharjo | 1909 | 1963 | 1963 | Minister of Justice, pioneered legal reform in the country | [4][137] |
Salahuddin bin Talabuddin [id] | 1874 | 1948 | 2022 | North Maluku politician and supporter of Indonesian independence, executed by the Dutch | [18] |
Sam Ratulangi | 1890 | 1949 | 1961 | Minahasa politician and supporter of Indonesian independence | [4][138] |
Samanhudi | 1878 | 1956 | 1961 | Businessman, establishedSarekat Islam | [4][139] |
Sardjito [id] | 1889 | 1970 | 2019 | First rector ofGadjah Mada University | [11] |
Silas Papare | 1918 | 1978 | 1993 | Fought forPapua's independence from the Dutch, promoted Papuan integration in Indonesia | [3][140] |
Sisingamangaraja XII | 1849 | 1907 | 1961 | Batak leader who fought a lengthyguerrilla campaign against Dutch colonial forces | [4][133] |
Siswondo Parman | 1918 | 1965 | 1965 | General in theArmy, killed by the30 September Movement | [4][141] |
Siti Hartinah | 1923 | 1996 | 1996 | Wife of presidentSuharto, active in social work, establishedTaman Mini Indonesia Indah | [3][142] |
Syam'un | 1894 | 1949 | 2018 | Islamic scholar, guerrilla fighter for independence. | [17] |
Siti Walidah | 1872 | 1946 | 1971 | Founder ofAisyiyah,Muhammadiyah figure, wife ofAhmad Dahlan, | [m][4][143] |
Slamet Riyadi | 1927 | 1950 | 2007 | Brigadier General in theArmy, killed while putting down a rebellion inSulawesi | [3][144] |
Sugiyono Mangunwiyoto | 1926 | 1965 | 1965 | Colonel in theArmy, killed by the30 September Movement | [4][145] |
Soeharto Sastrosoeyoso | 1908 | 2000 | 2022 | Medical doctor, founder of Indonesian Medical Association | [18] |
Suharso | 1912 | 1971 | 1973 | Medical pioneer inprosthetics | [4][146] |
Sukarjo Wiryopranoto | 1903 | 1962 | 1962 | Independence figure, diplomat, and politician | [4][147] |
Sukarni | 1916 | 1971 | 2014 | Youth leader and activist | [15] |
Sukarno | 1901 | 1970 | 2012 | FirstPresident of Indonesia, Independence activist, orator, read theProclamation of Independence | [k][102][103] |
Sultan Agung | 1591 | 1645 | 1975 | Sultan of Mataram, fought against encroachment by theDutch East India Company | [3][148] |
Andi Sultan Daeng Raja | 1894 | 1963 | 2006 | Independence activist and politician | [3][149] |
Supeno | 1916 | 1949 | 1970 | Government minister, killed while fighting against the Dutch during theNational Revolution | [4][150] |
Supomo | 1903 | 1958 | 1965 | FirstMinister of Justice, helped write theConstitution | [4][151] |
Suprapto | 1920 | 1965 | 1965 | General in theArmy, killed by the30 September Movement | [4][152] |
Supriyadi | 1925 | 1945 | 1975 | Leader of a rebellion against theJapanese occupation forces inBlitar | [n][3][153] |
Sutan Mohammad Amin Nasution | 1904 | 1993 | 2020 | First governor ofNorth Sumatra | [37] |
Sutan Syahrir | 1909 | 1966 | 1966 | Politician, firstPrime Minister of Indonesia | [4][154] |
Sutomo | 1888 | 1938 | 1961 | Javanese educator, establishedBudi Utomo | [o][4][155] |
Sutomo | 1920 | 1981 | 2008 | Military officer who led troops in theBattle of Surabaya | [p][3][156] |
Sutoyo Siswomiharjo | 1922 | 1965 | 1965 | General in theArmy, killed by the30 September Movement | [4][157] |
Syafruddin Prawiranegara | 1911 | 1989 | 2011 | First governor ofBank Indonesia | [12] |
Syarif Kasim II | 1893 | 1968 | 1998 | Sultan of Siak, promoted integration of theEast Sumatran kingdoms | [3][150] |
Tahi Bonar Simatupang | 1920 | 1990 | 2013 | General who served as chief of staff from 1950 to 1954 | [90] |
Tuanku Tambusai | 1784 | 1882 | 1995 | Islamic leader fromRiau who fought against Dutch colonial forces in thePadri War | [3][158] |
Tan Malaka | 1884 | 1949 | 1963 | Minang politician and communist activist | [4][159] |
Thaha Syaifuddin | 1816 | 1904 | 1977 | Sultan of Jambi, led an armed revolution against Dutch colonial forces | [3][160] |
Tirtayasa | 1631 | 1683 | 1970 | Guerrilla fromBanten who fought against the Dutch | [4][161] |
Tirto Adhi Suryo | 1880 | 1918 | 2006 | Early journalist, exiled for his anti-Dutch editorials | [3][162] |
Tengku Amir Hamzah | 1911 | 1946 | 1975 | Langkat royal family member, poet, nationalist; victim of the East Sumatra Social Revolution | [3][163] |
Teuku Umar | 1854 | 1899 | 1973 | Acehneseguerrilla leader, fought against Dutch colonial forces; husband ofCut Nyak Dhien | [4][164] |
Tombolotutu [id] | 1857 | 1901 | 2021 | Monarch of the Kingdom of Moutong who fought a guerilla campaign against Dutch colonial government from 1898–1901 | [28][29] |
Untung Surapati | 1660 | 1706 | 1975 | Led several rebellions against theDutch East India Company | [3][165] |
Urip Sumoharjo | 1893 | 1948 | 1964 | Early leader ofIndonesian Armed Forces, second in command toSudirman | [4][166] |
Usmar Ismail | 1921 | 1971 | 2021 | Indonesian journalist and film director, regarded as the Father of Indonesian Cinema | [28][167] |
Wage Rudolf Supratman | 1903 | 1938 | 1971 | Composer of the national anthem "Indonesia Raya" | [4][168] |
Wahid Hasyim | 1914 | 1953 | 1964 | Leader ofNahdlatul Ulama, first Minister of Religion of Indonesia | [4][169] |
Wahidin Sudirohusodo | 1852 | 1917 | 1973 | Doctor and leader inBudi Utomo | [4][170] |
Wilhelmus Zakaria Johannes | 1895 | 1952 | 1968 | Medical pioneer inradiology | [4][171] |
Yos Sudarso | 1925 | 1962 | 1973 | Navy Commodore, killed in a confrontation with the Dutch overNetherlands New Guinea | [4][172] |
Yusuf Tajul Khalwati | 1626 | 1699 | 1995 | Islamic leader, led aguerrilla rebellion against theDutch East India Company | [3][173] |
Zainal Mustafa | 1907 | 1944 | 1972 | Islamic leader who fought against theJapanese occupation forces | [4][174] |
Zainul Arifin | 1909 | 1963 | 1963 | Politician andguerrilla fighter, killed by an assassin targetingSukarno | [4][175] |