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Keumalahayati
Indonesian female admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Keumalahayati, or Malahayati (fl. 16th century), was an admiral of the Aceh Sultanate navy, which ruled the area of modern Aceh Province, Sumatra, Indonesia.[1] She was the first woman admiral in the modern world. Her troops were drawn from Aceh's widows and the army named the "Inong Balee", after Fort Inong Balee
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Quick Facts Laksamana, Born ...
Keumalahayati | |
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Born | (1550-01-01)1 January 1550 Aceh Besar, Aceh Sultanate |
Died | 30 June 1606(1606-06-30) (aged 56) Cape of Krueng Raya, Aceh Sultanate |
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Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | Inong Balee |
Years of service | 1585–1606 |
Rank | Admiral (Laksamana) |
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Awards | National Hero of Indonesia |
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