Andi Depu was an Indonesian revolutionary and leader of the Mandarese people against the Dutch during the Indonesian National Revolution.
10 Facts About Andi Depu
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Andi Depu was the first female high king or Maharani in Indonesia.
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Andi Depu was a royal child of the 50th king of Balanipa, Laqju Kanna Idoro.
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Andi Depu was sociable and enjoyed hanging out with different people in Mandar.
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Depu and her son, Andi Parenrengi, joined the movement against the government of the Dutch East Indies.
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Andi Depu did not raise much suspicion as a dissident due to her gender.
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Andi Depu was an active supporter of the Islamic youth organization Jong Islamieten Bond.
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Andi Depu founded and led the Kris Muda, with the goal of defending Indonesia's independence following the proclamation of Indonesian Independence in 1945.
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In one instance, the Dutch army saw the flag of Indonesia raised on a small pole in front of her house and demanded she lower it, but Andi Depu grabbed the flag and waved it in front of them as a sign of defiance.
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Andi Depu died on June 18,1985, and was buried at the Panaikang Heroes Cemetery in Makassar.