MENUNTUT ILMU KE NEGERI BELANDA, KELUARGA SOEPARWI ASAL JAWA DIBAN-THAY DI BILTHOVEN, UTRECHT

Summary

The script narrates the tragic life of Dr. Suparwi, born in Java in 1892, who excelled academically and became a prominent figure in veterinary medicine in Indonesia. After a promising start in the Netherlands, his life took a tragic turn when his wife and two children were brutally murdered by their trusted servant, Sono, in 1931. The motive behind the crime remains ambiguous, with Sono claiming a promise broken by Suparwi's wife to teach him Dutch. Despite the tragedy, Suparwi returned to Indonesia to establish the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Gadjah Mada, where he was honored as a professor and contributed significantly to the field until his death in 1973.

Takeaways

• 📚 Dr. Suparwi was born in Pati, Java, Dutch East Indies in August 1892 and received a privileged education due to his father's position as an assistant to the regent of Demak.
• 🏫 He continued his education at OSVIA Magelang, a school for native Indonesians who would later serve as government officials in the Dutch East Indies.
• 🎓 After graduating from OSVIA, Suparwi went on to study at the Netherlands-Indies School of Veterinary Medicine in Bogor, graduating in 1915.
• 🏆 Recognized for his intelligence, Suparwi was selected for a scholarship to further his studies in veterinary medicine in the Netherlands.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suparwi was married to Raden Roro Suminah and they had two young sons, Subagja and Subroto, before moving to the Netherlands in 1928.
• 🛳 They traveled to the Netherlands by ship, bringing along a smart and educated assistant named Sono, who had aspirations to be a writer.
• 🏠 In the Netherlands, they lived in Utrecht and later in Bilthoven, where Suparwi studied at the University of Utrecht and his family lived a good life.
• 🚨 Tragedy struck when Suparwi returned home to find his wife and children murdered, with Sono found unconscious from a gas leak, later admitting to the crime.
• 🗞️ The case received widespread media coverage in the Netherlands and Indonesia, shocking many who knew Sono as a friendly and well-liked individual.
• 👥 The trial was highly publicized, with various witnesses and expert testimonies, including a psychiatrist who discussed cultural differences and the behavior of natives.
• 📖 Sono's motive for the crime was complex, involving a perceived broken promise by Suparwi's wife to teach him Dutch and his frustration over not being able to communicate effectively.
• 🏥 After the trial, Sono was sentenced to 10 years in prison, a reduced sentence from the initial 12 years, considering his age and previous good behavior.

Q & A

Who was Mas Suparwi and where was he born?

Mas Suparwi was a prominent figure in the field of veterinary medicine in Indonesia. He was born in Pati, Central Java, Dutch East Indies in August 1892.

What educational opportunities were available to Mas Suparwi due to his family's status?

Due to his family's high status, Mas Suparwi had the privilege to attend Dutch standard basic education at Els setamat Els and later continued his studies at OSVIA Magelang, a school for the native Indonesians who would later work as government officials in the Dutch East Indies.

What was the age range of students typically admitted to OSVIA?

Typically, students admitted to OSVIA were between 12 and 16 years old.

What was the significance of Mas Suparwi's graduation from the Netherlands Indies School?

Graduating from the Netherlands Indies School was significant as it meant that Mas Suparwi had the status of a 'p. Praja' and was eligible to continue his education at a higher level in the Netherlands.

What tragic event occurred in Mas Suparwi's life while he was studying in the Netherlands?

A tragic event occurred when his wife, Raden Roro Suminah, and their two young children, Subagja and Subroto, were murdered by their own servant, Sono, in the Netherlands.

What was the motive behind Sono's act of killing Mas Suparwi's family?

Sono claimed that his motive for killing was due to frustration over not being taught Dutch by his mistress, Sumirah, as she had promised. However, further investigation revealed that there might have been other underlying issues.

What was the outcome of the trial for Sono's crime?

Initially, Sono was sentenced to 12 years in prison, which was later reduced to 10 years on appeal, considering his young age and previous good behavior.

How did Mas Suparwi contribute to the field of veterinary medicine after the tragedy?

Mas Suparwi went on to become a significant figure in the field of veterinary medicine in Indonesia. He was the founder and first dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Yogyakarta.

What honor did Mas Suparwi receive in recognition of his contributions to veterinary medicine?

In recognition of his contributions, Mas Suparwi was awarded the honorary title of Professor in the field of infectious diseases at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UGM in 1950.

What is the legacy of Mas Suparwi in terms of institutions named after him?

In his memory, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at UGM named a veterinary hospital after him, called Rumah Sakit Hewan Prof. Suparwi in Sleman, Yogyakarta.

What is the fate of Sono after serving his sentence?

The script does not provide concrete information about Sono's life after his release from prison. It is speculated that he might have been released around 1941 or 1942, but whether he returned to Indonesia or stayed in the Netherlands is unknown.