Sukarjo Wiryopranoto | |
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4th Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations | |
In office 1960–1962 | |
Preceded by | Ali Sastroamidjojo |
Succeeded by | L.N Palar |
2nd Indonesian Ambassador to China | |
In office 1956–1960 | |
Preceded by | Arnold Mononutu |
Succeeded by | Sukarni |
1st Indonesian Ambassador to Italy | |
In office 1952–1954 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Sutan Mohammad Rasjid |
1st Indonesian Ambassador to the Holy See | |
In office 1950–1952 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Djumhana Wiriaatmadja |
Personal details | |
Born | Kesugihan,Cilacap,Dutch East Indies | 5 June 1903
Died | 23 October 1962 59) New York City,U.S | (aged
Soekardjo Wirjopranoto (June 5,1903 - October 23,1962) was an Indonesian freedom fighter and National Hero of Indonesia.
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 office "Vishnu" in Malang,East Java.
Sukardjo become a member of the Volksraad in 1931. Additionally with Dr. Sutomo founded the National Association of Indonesia.
He also served as Indonesia's Permanent Representative at the United Nations (UN) until the end.
He was buried in Kalibata Heroes Cemetery,Jakarta.
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