10 Facts About Bataha Santiago

Don Jugov Santiago, popularly known as Bataha Santiago, was the third king of Manganitu Kingdom in Sangihe Islands of modern-day Indonesia.

Bataha Santiago ruled from 1670 until his death in 1675 and is known for his opposition to opening relations with the Dutch, which resulted in his deposition and execution.

Bataha Santiago was awarded title National Hero of Indonesia in 2023.

Bataha Santiago finished his studies in four years and returned to Manganitu in 1670 to succeed his father, who had abdicated earlier in the year from his role as king.

Bataha Santiago's reign coincided with heavy trade for the region, especially to and from the Spanish East Indies.

Bataha Santiago maintained close relations with Spain at the time.

Bataha Santiago continued his refusal and later declared war on the company.

The war resulted in his defeat; Bataha Santiago was eventually hanged in 1675 in Tanjung Tahuna.

Bataha Santiago is regarded as a hero by locals in North Sulawesi, especially by those in the smaller region of islands known collectively as Nusa Utara.

Bataha Santiago was nominated to be a National Hero of Indonesia by the North Sulawesi provincial government, which was accepted and awarded on 10 November 2023 by Joko Widodo.