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Pattimura

Indonesian rebel leader

PersonDied aged 34humanQ2784089

Also known as Thomas Matulessy

Born: June 8, 1783
Died: December 16, 1817
Birthplace: Saparua Island
Place of death: Ambon
Citizenship: Indonesia
Occupation: revolutionary
Languages spoken, written or signed: Indonesian

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Thomas Matulessy, also known as Kapitan Pattimura or simply Pattimura, was a famous Ambonese soldier who became a symbol of both the Maluku and Indonesian struggle for independence, declared a national hero by President Suharto on 6 November 1973.

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Sex or gender: male
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Awards: National Hero of Indonesia
Military, police or special rank: Sergeant
Cause of death: hanging to death
Manner of death: capital punishment
Name in native language: Thomas Matulessy

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