Tan Malaka
communist Indonesian politician (1897-1949)
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Summary
Tan Malaka was born on June 2, 1897[1], in Pandam Gadang[2]. He died on February 19, 1949[3], in Selopanggung[4]. He worked as a politician[5], teacher[6], and typist[7].
Key Facts
- Ethnic group: Minangkabau[8]
- Educated at: Communist University of the Toilers of the East[9], Erasmus University Rotterdam[10], Kweekschool Fort de Kock[11]
- Notable work: The Mass Action[12], Madilog[13], Gerpolek[14], From Jail to Jail[15]
- Award received: National Hero of Indonesia[16]
- Member of: Perhimpoenan Indonesia[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of Indonesia[19], Murba Party[20]
- Residence: Thailand[21], Vietnam[22], Singapore[23], Berlin[24], Bukittinggi[25], Haarlem[26], Moscow[27], Deli Serdang[28], Semarang[29], Bandung[30], Guangzhou[31], Manila[32], Xiamen Island[33], Shanghai[34]
- Given name: Tan[35]
- Pseudonym: Elias Fuentes[36], Hasan Gozali[37], Legas Hussein[38], Ramli Hussein[39], Ilyas Hussein[40], Abdulradjak[41]
Why It Matters
Works attributed to Tan Malaka include Madilog[42], a non-fiction work[43].
FAQs
Where was Tan Malaka born?
Tan Malaka was born in Pandam Gadang[2].
Where did Tan Malaka die?
Tan Malaka passed away in Selopanggung[4].
What did Tan Malaka do for work?
Tan Malaka worked as a politician[5], teacher[6], and typist[7].
Where did Tan Malaka go to school?
Tan Malaka was educated at Communist University of the Toilers of the East[9], Erasmus University Rotterdam[10], and Kweekschool Fort de Kock[11].
What awards did Tan Malaka receive?
Honors received include National Hero of Indonesia[16].