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Diponegoro

Prince Diponegoro was a Javanese noble and military leader who led a significant resistance against Dutch colonial rule in Indonesia during the early 19th century. Born in 1785, he championed the rights of his people and sought to defend traditional Javanese culture and sovereignty from Dutch oppression. His most notable struggle, the Java War (1825-1830), was a fierce revolt that highlighted indigenous resistance to colonization. Despite eventual defeat and imprisonment, Diponegoro remains a national hero, symbolizing Indonesian resistance and the ongoing fight for independence.