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| Born | 4 December 1884 Tjitjalengka, Dutch East Indies (Now Cicalengka, Bandung Regency) |
| Died | 11 September 1947 (aged 62) Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Known for | Education for women |
| Spouse | Raden Kanduruhan Agah Soeriawinata |
| Awards | National Heroes of Indonesia |
Dewi Sartika (4 December 1884 – 11 September 1947) was an advocate for and pioneer of education for women in Indonesia. She founded the first school for women in the Dutch East Indies. She was honoured as a National Hero of Indonesia in 1966.