Robert Wolter Monginsidi
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Robert Wolter Monginsidi (Malalayang, February 14, 1925 - Pacinang, September 5, 1949) was part of Indonesia's
struggle for independence
from the Dutch in South Sulawesi.
) and was the son of Petrus Monginsidi and Lina Suawa. He started his education in 1931 in elementary school , which was followed by middle school at Frater Don Bosco in Manado. Monginsidi was then educated as a Japanese language teacher at a school in Tomohon
. After his studies, he taught Japanese in Liwutung, in the Minahasa
region, and in Luwuk
, Central Sulawesi
, before making his way to Makassar
, South Sulawesi
.
Indonesia's independence was proclaimed while Monginsidi was in Makassar. However, the Dutch sought to regain control of Indonesia after the end of World War II
. They returned through the Netherlands Indies Civil Administration (NICA). Monginsidi became involved in the struggle against NICA in Makassar. On July 17, 1946, Monginsidi with Ranggong Daeng Romo and others formed the Indonesian people's resistance army in Sulawesi , which continually harassed and attacked Dutch positions. He was caught by the Dutch on February 28, 1947, but managed to escape on October 27, 1947. The Dutch caught him again and this time sentenced him to death. Monginsidi was executed by firing squad on September 5, 1949. His body was moved to the Makassar heroes cemetery on November 10, 1950.
in Kendari
, South East Sulawesi
is named in honor of Monginsidi, as is an Indonesian naval ship, the KRI Wolter Monginsidi.
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
struggle for independence
Indonesian National Revolution
The Indonesian National Revolution or Indonesian War of Independence was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between Indonesia and the Dutch Empire, and an internal social revolution...
from the Dutch in South Sulawesi.
Biography
Robert was born in Malalayang (now part of ManadoManado
Manado is the capital of the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia. Manado is located at the Bay of Manado, and is surrounded by a mountainous area. The city has about 405,715 inhabitants, making it the second-largest city in Sulawesi after Makassar...
) and was the son of Petrus Monginsidi and Lina Suawa. He started his education in 1931 in elementary school , which was followed by middle school at Frater Don Bosco in Manado. Monginsidi was then educated as a Japanese language teacher at a school in Tomohon
Tomohon
Tomohon is a city in Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is a new city in the province of North Sulawesi , Indonesia. Initially, Tomohon was a part of the Minahasa regency in North Sulawesi. There was a time when the inhabitants felt the necessity of upgrading the status of their residence into an autonomic...
. After his studies, he taught Japanese in Liwutung, in the Minahasa
Minahasa
The Minahasa are an ethnic group located in the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia, formerly known as North Celebes...
region, and in Luwuk
Luwuk
Luwuk is the capital of Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its area is 101.43 km². There used to be an oil industry in the region. It has a total population of 54.089 in the town.The universities in Luwuk are UNTIKA and UNISMUH....
, Central Sulawesi
Central Sulawesi
Central Sulawesi is a province of Indonesia located in the centre of Sulawesi. It was established on 13 April 1964....
, before making his way to Makassar
Makassar
Makassar, is the provincial capital of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and the largest city on Sulawesi Island. From 1971 to 1999, the city was named Ujung Pandang, after a precolonial fort in the city, and the two names are often used interchangeably...
, South Sulawesi
South Sulawesi
South Sulawesi is a province of Indonesia, located on the western southern peninsula of Sulawesi Island. The province is bordered by Central Sulawesi province to the north, South East Sulawesi province to the east and West Sulawesi province to the west...
.
Indonesia's independence was proclaimed while Monginsidi was in Makassar. However, the Dutch sought to regain control of Indonesia after the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. They returned through the Netherlands Indies Civil Administration (NICA). Monginsidi became involved in the struggle against NICA in Makassar. On July 17, 1946, Monginsidi with Ranggong Daeng Romo and others formed the Indonesian people's resistance army in Sulawesi , which continually harassed and attacked Dutch positions. He was caught by the Dutch on February 28, 1947, but managed to escape on October 27, 1947. The Dutch caught him again and this time sentenced him to death. Monginsidi was executed by firing squad on September 5, 1949. His body was moved to the Makassar heroes cemetery on November 10, 1950.
Honors
Robert Wolter Monginsidi was posthumously named a national hero by the government of Indonesia on November 6, 1973. He also received the country's highest honor, the Bintang Mahaputra (Adipradana), on November 10, 1973. His then 80-year-old father, Petrus, accepted the honor. The airportWolter Monginsidi Airport
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in Kendari
Kendari
Kendari is the capital of the Indonesian province of South East Sulawesi. The city lies along Kendari Bay. Moramo Waterfall is located 65 km east of Kendari. Kendari is divided into four subdistricts: Kendari, Mandonga, Baruga, and Poasia...
, South East Sulawesi
South East Sulawesi
South East Sulawesi is a province of Indonesia on the island of Sulawesi. The capital of the province is Kendari, on the east coast of the peninsula....
is named in honor of Monginsidi, as is an Indonesian naval ship, the KRI Wolter Monginsidi.