The Painting of An Aceh Hero, Teuku Umar

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Teuku Umar (Meulaboh, West Aceh, 1854 – February 11, 1899) was a leader of a guerrilla campaign against the Dutch in Aceh during the Aceh War.

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He fell when Dutch troops launched a surprise attack in Meulaboh. His body was buried in the Mugo area.

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After Teuku Umar's death, his wife Cut Nyak Dhien continued to lead the guerrillas against the Dutch. He was later made a National Hero of Indonesia.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teuku_Umar

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