Cut Nyak Dhien
Cut Nyak Dhien | |
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Cut Nyak Dhien when arrested by the Dutch in 1905 | |
| 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 |
Cut Nyak Dhien (VOSS: 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.