Syam'un

Brigadier general Kyai Hajji Syam'un[fn 1] (April 5, 1894 – February 28, 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 be 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 is awarded as a National Hero of Indonesia in 2018.[10]


Syam'un
Ki Syam'un
Regent of Serang Regency
In office
1945–1949
PresidentSukarno
ResidentTubagus Ahmad Chatib al-Bantani
DeputyAbdul Fatah Hasan
Preceded byHilman Djajadiningrat
Succeeded byMas Parmadidjaja
Personal details
BornApril 5, 1894
Beji, Bojonegara, Serang Regency, Banten
DiedFebruary 28, 1949(1949-02-28) (aged 54)
Cinangka, Serang Regency, Banten
NationalityIndonesia
ChildrenFathullah Syam'un[1]
Hikmatullah A. Syam'un[2]
ParentsAlwiyan
Siti Hajar
RelativesKi Wasyid (grandfather)
ResidenceSerang Regency
Alma materAl-Azhar University
OccupationFounder of al-khairiyah
Military service
Allegiance Indonesia
Branch/service Indonesian Army
Years of service1945–1949
Rank Brigadier general TNI

Biography

Early life

Education

Notes

  1. After the time of his death, Syam'un was promoted posthumously (Indonesian: anumerta) to the rank Brigadier general Indonesian National Armed Forces.
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References

Footnotes

  1. Wiryono, 2012, p. 64.
  2. 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.
  3. Wayang (February 18, 2017). "Mengenal Perjuangan KH. Sjamun". Banten Raya. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  4. 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.
  5. Permana, 2017.
  6. Redaksi (February 24, 2017). "Al-Khairiyah dalam Pusaran Sejarah". Banten News. Archived from the original on May 4, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  7. Wiryono, 2012, p. 59.
  8. Madjiah, 1993, p. 70.
  9. Madjiah, 1993, p. 100.
  10. "President awards title of national hero to six figures". Antara News. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

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