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Hamid II of Pontianak

1913–1978 · 20th century · Also known as Sultan Hamid II, Syarif Hamid II Alkadrie

Hamid II was the last reigning sultan of Pontianak in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, from 1945. He led West Kalimantan within the federal United States of Indonesia, served as a minister of state and led the design of the national emblem, the Garuda Pancasila. In 1950 he was arrested over links to Raymond Westerling's APRA coup attempt and imprisoned until 1958.

Hamid II of Pontianak
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Pontianak Sultanate

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Hamid II of Pontianak. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/hamid-ii-of-pontianak
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