Soeria Atmadja
Pangeran Adipati Aria Soeria Atmadja | |
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| Regent of Sumedang | |
| In office 30 December 1882 – 5 May 1919 | |
| Governors‑General | Frederik s'Jacob Otto van Rees Cornelis Pijnacker Hordijk Carel Herman Aart van der Wijck Willem Rooseboom Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz Alexander Willem Frederik Idenburg Johan Paul van Limburg Stirum |
| Preceded by | Soeria Koesoemah Adinata |
| Succeeded by | Aria Koesoemahdilaga |
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| Born | Sadeli 11 January 1851 Sumedang, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 1 June 1921 (aged 70) Mecca, Kingdom of Hijaz |
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Prince Adipati Aria Soeria Atmadja (11 January 1851 – 1 June 1921) was the 29th Regent of Sumedang, serving from 1883 to 1919. He was the last Regent of Sumedang to hold the title of Pangeran (Prince). Born with the name Sadeli, Soeria spent his childhood learning morals and religion. During his teenage years, he undertook an apprenticeship and studied languages. After completing his apprenticeship, he began his career as a kaliwon. He then served as the Wedana (district chieftain) of Ciawi. After that, he held the position of Patih (Vicegerent) of Sukapura.
On 30 December 1882, Soeria was appointed as the Regent of Sumedang, replacing his father who had passed away, and was officially inaugurated on 31 January 1883. During his tenure as Regent, he was known for frequently making impromptu visits to local areas (blusukan). Under his leadership, Sumedang saw progress in agriculture, animal husbandry, the economy, healthcare, infrastructure, and the arts. Due to his achievements, he received awards from the Dutch East Indies government and also served as the coordinator of regents in the Priangan region.
Soeria decided to resign as Regent of Sumedang in 1919 because he wished to retire. After stepping down, he spent his time in Sindang Taman. In 1921, he traveled to Mecca to perform the Hajj. However, he died upon arriving in Mecca and was buried in Jannatul mu'alla. In recognition of his achievements during his tenure as regent, the Dutch East Indies government erected a monument to commemorate his services.