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A Pious Watchmaker in Surabaya

This is a story of a watch repairman who contributed to Christianization in Surabaya, Indonesia. He wanted Javanese Christians to be like the Dutch.

7 Apr 2026

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The grave of Johannes Emde in Surabaya. (Petrik Matanasi/Historia.ID)

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The DESIRE to risk his life for a better future fueled the determination of Johannes Emde, a young Dutchman, to leave home. This passion grew even stronger after being inspired by a sailor friend who told him about his experiences visiting many places. Emde finally signed up to become a sailor. 


Good fortune came his way. Emde was accepted as a sailor on a ship sailing to Batavia (now Jakarta), with the salary of 90 guilders. 


After arriving in Batavia, the adventure of Emde, who couldn't escape from military service, began. Exploring part of the coast of Kalimantan and getting involved in a war against pirates in the waters of Banjarmasin were just some of Emde's extraordinary adventures in the Dutch East Indies.

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