Herman Willem Daendels Reign

H.W.Daendels Reign

H.W. Daendels was a Governor General who ruled in Nusantara (Indonesia) in 1808-1811. Daendels duty to keep the land of Java that are not controlled by the British. He was a leader appointed by the Government of the Republic Bataaf, Daendels should improve government administration and also strengthen the defense, also socio-economic life in the archipelago (Indonesia), especially in Java.

H.W. Daendels was the liberals and patriots of Holland ang highly influenced by the teachings of the French Revolution. Daendels not forget to quote the slogan of the French Revolution in every speech. He wanted to instill the Indian community spirit equations, liberty, and fraternity. Therefore he wanted to crush Feudalism practices. It is intended to be more productive and dynamic community for the benefit of the mother country (Republic Bataaf). This is done to limit the right-regent haknpara associated with mastery over the use of the people's power and control over land and prevent any abuse of power.

Daendels do some strategic measures, especially concerning public administration, defense and security, social and economic.


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