Daeng Kemasi

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Daeng Kemasi
Born Luwu, Sulawesi
Died Sambas, West Kalimantan
Spouse(s)Raden Tengah
FatherDaeng Rilaka
MotherOpu Tenribong
Occupationnobleman, warrior

Opu Daeng Kemasi was one of five brothers of the Bugis Luwu Kingdom of Sulawesi, who once established political dominance over the royals in the Malay Realm. [1]

History

Daeng Kemasi was the youngest of the five Bugis sons of Daeng Rilaka and Opu Tenribong from Luwu, Sulawesi; [2] his four other brothers being Daeng Parani, Daeng Menambun, Daeng Marewah and Daeng Chelak. [3]

During his travels, Daeng Kemasi went to Sambas, West Kalimantan, where he married Raden Tengah, the younger sister of Umar Aqamuddin I, the third Sultan of Sambas. Daeng Kemasi was later given the title Pangeran Mangkubumi. [4]

References

  1. Heidhues, Mary F. Somers (2003), "Golddiggers, Farmers, and Traders in the "Chinese Districts" of West Kalimantan, Indonesia", SEAP Publications, Vol.34, ISBN 0877277338, 9780877277330, p. 29. Capaian 2 Ogos 2013.
  2. Bastin, Winks, Malaysia: Selected Historical Readings, pg 94
  3. Ali, Hooker, Andaya, The Precious Gift: Tuhfat Al-nafis, Oxford University Press, pg 44
  4. "Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society" (1995), The Branch, Vol.68, Issue 1, p. 127. Capaian 11 Ogos 2013.