Hassan Basry
Indonesian revolutionary · Indonesia · On the map · Lived 1923 to 1984 · aged 61
Hasan Basry was a military general, Indonesian nationalist leader, and was a key figure in the liberation of Kalimantan from Dutch rule. During the Indonesian National Revolution, he acted as the military representative of the Indonesian army in Kalimantan and led a guerrilla war against the Linggadjati Agreement.
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A typical day, 30 days to 17 August 2026
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He was a key figure behind the 17 May Proclamation which rallied Kalimantan natives against Dutch rule in 1949. He was declared a National Hero of Indonesia in 2001.