Cut Nyak Dhien
Cut Nyak Dhien or Tjoet Nja' Dhien (c. 1848 – 6 November 1908) was a leader of the Acehnese guerrilla forces during the Aceh War. Following the death of her husband Teuku Umar, she led guerrilla actions against the Dutch for 25 years. She was posthumously awarded the title of National Hero of Indonesia on 2 May 1964 by the Indonesian government.
Cut Nyak Dhien | |
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Portrait of Cut Nyak Dhien, from Indonesian rupiah since 1998 | |
| Born | c. 1848 Lampadang, Aceh Sultanate |
| Died | 6 November 1908 (aged 59–60) Soemedang, Dutch East Indies |
| Allegiance | Aceh Sultanate |
| Battles/wars | Aceh War |
| Awards | National Hero of Indonesia |
| Spouse(s) | Ibrahim Lamnga, Teuku Umar |
| Children | Cut Gambang |
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