Ki Hajar Dewantara

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Ki Hajar Dewantara (2 May 1889 - 28 April 1959), born Raden Mas Soewardi Soerjaningrat in Yogyakarta, was a pioneer in the field of education in Indonesia.

In 1949, he was named Minister for Education and Culture.

2nd May is Indonesia's 'National Education Day' in his honour.

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