Ki Hajar Dewantara
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| Ki Hajar Dewantara | |
| Born | May 2, 1889 Yogyajarta |
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| Died | April 28, 1959 Yogyakarta |
| Other names | Raden Mas Soewardi Soeryaningrat |
| Occupation | First Indonesian Education Minister |
| Title | Doctor |
| Political party | Budi Utomo, Indische Partij |
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Ki Hajar Dewantara (2 May 1889 - 28 April 1959), born Raden Mas Soewardi Soerjaningrat in Yogyakarta, was a pioneer in the field of education in Indonesia.
Ki Hadjar Dewantara studied at ELS (European Lagere School), than he continued his studies at Kweekschool (Teacher School) and Stovia (Javanese Doctor's School)
In 1949, he was named Minister for Education and Culture.
The 2nd May is Indonesia's 'National Education Day' in his honour. He built 'Taman Siswa' for the people of Indonesia.
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