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 Beji, Bojonegara, Serang Regency, Banten, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 28 February 1949 (aged 54) Cinangka, Serang Regency, Banten, Indonesia |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Children | Fathullah Syam'un[1] Hikmatullah A. Syam'un[2] |
| Parent(s) | Alwiyan Siti Hajar |
| Relatives | Ki Wasyid (grandfather) |
| Residence | Serang Regency |
| 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
editEarly life
editEducation
editNotes
edit- ^ After the time of his death, Syam'un was promoted posthumously (Indonesian: anumerta) to the rank Brigadier general Indonesian National Armed Forces.
References
editFootnotes
edit- ^ Wiryono, 2012, p. 64.
- ^ Hifni, Ahmad (October 22, 2016). "Mencari Komandan Al-Khairiyah Penerus Generasi Brigjen KH. Syam'un". Newsmedia. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
- ^ Wayang (February 18, 2017). "Mengenal Perjuangan KH. Sjamun". Banten Raya. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
- ^ Nugroho, Adi (November 22, 2016). "Syam'un, Pejuang Kemerdekaan yang Juga Seorang Kiai dan Jenderal TNI". Boombastis. Archived from the original on May 22, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
- ^ Permana, 2017.
- ^ Redaksi (February 24, 2017). "Al-Khairiyah dalam Pusaran Sejarah". Banten News. Archived from the original on May 4, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
- ^ Wiryono, 2012, p. 59.
- ^ Madjiah, 1993, p. 70.
- ^ Madjiah, 1993, p. 100.
- ^ antaranews.com. "President awards title of national hero to six figures". Antara News. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
Bibliography
edit- Permana, Rahayu (2004). Kyai Haji Sjam'un (1883–1949) Gagasan dan Perjuangannya (Master's degree). Jakarta: University of Indonesia.
- Permana, Rahayu (2017). "Perjuangan K.H. Sjamun (1883–1949) (Transformasi Niai Kegigihan dalam Pembelajaran Sejarah)". Historia. 15 (1).
- Madjiah, Matia (1993). Dokter Gerilya. Jakarta: Balai Pustaka. ISBN 9789794075494.
- Michrob, Halwany; Chudari, A. Mudjahid (1993) [First published 1989]. Catatan Masa Lalu Banten (3 ed.). Serang: Saudara.
- Directorate General of Culture (2006). Bunga Rampai Sejarah Lokal : Kerawanan Sosial dalam Perspektif Sejarah. Jakarta: Directorate General of Culture, Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia. OCLC 778333716.
- Wiryono, Herry (2012). "Perkembangan Perguruan Islam Al-Khairiyah Cilegon Banten (1916–1950)". Patanjala. 04 (1): 56–68. doi:10.30959/patanjala.v4i1.123.