Kartini died young, but her progressive ideas have lived on. The beloved daughter of Regent of Jepara Raden Mas Adipati Ario Samingoen Sosroningrat, Kartini passed away at the age of 25, four days after giving birth to her child, Soesalit.

The girl from Jepara had a happy childhood. She enjoyed her time at school and played with her peers. At the age of 12 years, 6 months, though, Kartini could not escape tradition. She had to undergo a period of