Sam Ratulangi is considered to be the most well-known Minahasan hero. The airport, the largest university and a main street in Manado are named after him. He was born in Tondano on November 5, 1890. Starting his education in Tondano, he would eventually study abroad, and receive a doctorate degree from a school in Switzerland.
Sam Ratulangi devoted his life to advance the quality life of indonesians during Dutch rule. He was part of the Committe to prepare for the Independence of Indonesia, and after the Independence he was given the position of the governor of Sulawesi.
Sam Ratulangi died on june 30, 1949, and was buried in Tondano. A memorial was built in the outskirts of Tondano for him. This memorial overlooks the site of the Institute of Teacher Education in Tondano.
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