Soekardjo Wirjopranoto (June 5, 1903 - October 23, 1962) was an
Indonesian
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* Indonesians, citizens of Indonesia
** Native Indonesians, diverse groups of local inhabitants of the archipelago
** Indonesian ...
freedom fighter and
National Hero of Indonesia
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.
In 1923, he was a graduate of the Law School in the
District Court. Then, he worked in several cities until finally set up his own
law
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office "Vishnu" in
Malang
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,
East Java
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.
Sukardjo become a member of the
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Assembly South Africa
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in 1931. Additionally with
Dr. Sutomo founded the
National Association of Indonesia.
He also served as Indonesia's Permanent Representative at the
United Nations
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(UN) until the end.
He was buried in
Kalibata Heroes Cemetery
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,
Jakarta
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.
1903 births
1962 deaths
Ambassadors of Indonesia to China
Indonesian collaborators with Imperial Japan
Members of the Central Advisory Council
National Heroes of Indonesia
People from Cilacap Regency
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