Dewi Sartika

Dewi Sartika (4 December 1884  11 September 1947) was an advocate for and pioneer of education for women in Indonesia. She founded the first school for women in the Dutch East Indies. She was honoured as a National Hero of Indonesia in 1966.

Dewi Sartika
Born(1884-12-04)4 December 1884
Cicalengka, Dutch East Indies
Died11 September 1947(1947-09-11) (aged 62)
Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia
OccupationTeacher
Known forEducation for women
SpouseRaden Kanduruhan Agah Soeriawinata
AwardsNational Heroes of Indonesia
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