Soekardjo Wirjopranoto (June 5, 1903 - October 23, 1962) was an
Indonesian
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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,
East Java
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.
Sukardjo become a member of the
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in 1931. Additionally with
Dr. Sutomo founded the
National Association of Indonesia
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.
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,
Jakarta.
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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