About Merari Siregar
Lived 1896 – 1941 (aged 44). Merari Siregar was an Indonesian writer.
Merari Siregar (13 July 1896 – 23 April 1941) was an Indonesian writer and also the author of the first novel written in Indonesian.
He completed his studies at a Kweekschool and in 1923 received a diploma as Handelscorrespondent Bond 'Federal Trade Correspondent' in Jakarta. He taught in Medan, North Sumatra, and then worked in a public hospital in Jakarta, after that he started to move again, this time to Madura.
Works
Novels Azab dan Sengsara Si Jamin dan Si Johan Azab dan Sengsara. 1920. Binasa Karena Gadis Priangan. 1931. Cerita tentang Busuk dan Wanginya Kota Betawi. 1924. Cinta dan Hawa.
Other Si Jamin dan si Johan. Jakarta: Balai Pustaka 1918.
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Who was Merari Siregar?
Indonesian writer
When was Merari Siregar born?
Merari Siregar was born on 13 July 1896 in Bunga Bondar.
When did Merari Siregar die?
Merari Siregar died on 23 April 1941.
What was Merari Siregar's occupation?
Merari Siregar was a writer.
What nationality was Merari Siregar?
Merari Siregar was Indonesian.
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