Syam'un
Indonesian independence fighter and Islamic scholar
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Brigadier General Kyai Hajji Syam'un[fn 1] (5 April 1894 – 28 February 1949) better known as Ki Syam'un was an Islamic scholar and fighter for Indonesian Independence.[3][4][5] In 1916, Syam'un founded the Pesantren Al-Khairiyah, which in subsequent development became Al-Khairiyah Islamic College as an educational institution and organization.[6][7] Syam'un received military education during the Japanese occupation of the Dutch East Indies and was later appointed Battalion Commander (Daidancho) in the Pembela Tanah Air volunteer army.[8] In 1945, he was appointed regent of Serang until his death in 1949.[9]He was awarded the title National Hero of Indonesia in 2018.[10]
Syam'un | |
|---|---|
Ki Syam'un | |
| Regent of Serang Regency | |
| In office 1945–1949 | |
| President | Sukarno |
| Resident | Tubagus Ahmad Chatib al-Bantani |
| Deputy | Abdul Fatah Hasan |
| Preceded by | Hilman Djajadiningrat |
| Succeeded by | Mas Parmadidjaja |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 April 1894 |
| Died | 28 February 1949 (aged 54) Cinangka, Serang Regency, Banten, Indonesia |
| Children | Fathullah Syam'un[1] Hikmatullah A. Syam'un[2] |
| Parent(s) | Alwiyan Siti Hajar |
| Relatives | Ki Wasyid (grandfather) |
| Alma mater | Al-Azhar University |
| Occupation | Founder of al-khairiyah |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Indonesia |
| Branch/service |  Indonesian Army |
| Years of service | 1945–1949 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
Biography
Early life
Education
Notes
- After the time of his death, Syam'un was promoted posthumously (Indonesian: anumerta) to the rank Brigadier general Indonesian National Armed Forces.