Cut Nyak Dhien | |
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Born | c. 1848 Lampadang, Aceh Sultanate |
Died | 6 November 1908 Soemedang, Dutch East Indies | (aged 59–60)
Allegiance | Aceh Sultanate |
Battles / wars | Aceh War |
Awards | National Hero of Indonesia |
Spouse(s) | Ibrahim Lamnga, Teuku Umar |
Children | Cut Gambang |
Cut Nyak Dhien or Tjoet Nja' Dhien (c. 1848 – 6 November 1908)[1] 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.[2]