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Multatuli
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Eduard Douwes Dekker (2 March 1820 – 19 February 1887), better known by his pen name Multatuli (from Latin multa tulī, "I have suffered much"), was a Dutch writer best known for his satirical novel Max Havelaar (1860), which denounced the abuses of colonialism in the Dutch East Indies (today's Indonesia). He is considered one of the Netherlands' greatest authors.

Quick facts about Multatuli

  • Full name: Multatuli
  • Born: 1820-03-02
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q154211

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Who is Multatuli?

Eduard Douwes Dekker (2 March 1820 – 19 February 1887), better known by his pen name Multatuli (from Latin multa tulī, "I have suffered much"), was a Dutch writer best known for his satirical novel Max Havelaar (1860), which denounced the abuses of colonialism in the Dutch East Indies (today's Indonesia).

What nationality is Multatuli?

Multatuli is Germany.

When was Multatuli born?

Multatuli was born on 1820-03-02.

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