Biography
Sukarno and Hatta declared independence two days after Japan’s surrender. Four years of fighting and diplomacy ended Dutch rule in 1949. He was removed from power after 1965.
Asia · 1900–1950
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Primary revolution
Sukarno
Indonesian National Revolution
Proclaimed Indonesian independence in 1945 and became the republic’s first president.
Life
1901–1970
1901–1970
Place
Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia
Years
1945–1949
1945–1949
Map
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-6.2088, 106.8456
Revolution
Theme. Independence · Non-alignment
Key figures. Mohammad Hatta
Outcome. The Dutch East Indies became the Republic of Indonesia.
Casualties. The revolution and the violence of the 1960s killed very large numbers.
Influence. A founder of the Afro-Asian and non-aligned moment.