Fatahillah

Awards & Honours

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Fatahillah's greatest accolade is the enduring recognition as a national hero, a title that speaks to his central role in Indonesia's founding narrative. While he never received formal awards in his lifetime, his name has been immortalized in Jakarta's geography and the nation's collective memory. The naming of Fatahillah Square and the KRI Fatahillah (361) are testaments to his lasting significance.

AwardsFatahillah was posthumously honored as a national hero of Indonesia, a recognition that reflects his lasting impact on the nation's history. While he did not receive formal awards during his lifetime, this honor is the highest civic recognition in the country.

Honours & Distinctions

National Hero of Indonesia

Government of Indonesia

Posthumous honor for his role in the nation's history

Fatahillah Square

City of Jakarta

Public square in Jakarta's Old Town named in his honor

KRI Fatahillah (361)

Indonesian Navy

Naval corvette named after him

Records & Feats

First to rename Sunda Kelapa as Jayakarta

Historic First·1527

Led the conquest and renamed the port city, a foundational act for Jakarta's identity.