About Ciputra
Lived 1931 – 2019 (aged 88). Ciputra was an Indonesian businessperson and entrepreneur.
Ciputra (RSS: Tjiputra; born Tjie Tjin Hoan ; 24 August 1931 – 27 November 2019) After Japan occupied the Dutch East Indies during World War II, Tjie's father was falsely accused of being a Dutch spy and arrested by the Japanese in 1943. and presumed to have died in prison. The “Ci” originates from his Chinese surname, Tjie, while “putra” translates to “son” in Indonesian. His wife, Dian Sumerler Ciputra, died on 22 December 2021.
Ciputra was buried in a private cemetery at Jonggol, West Java, on 5 December 2019.
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Who was Ciputra?
Indonesian businessman
When was Ciputra born?
Ciputra was born on 24 August 1931 in Parigi.
When did Ciputra die?
Ciputra died on 27 November 2019 in Singapore.
What was Ciputra's occupation?
Ciputra was a businessperson and entrepreneur.
What nationality was Ciputra?
Ciputra was Indonesian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ciputra. https://biography.guide/ciputra/
MLA: "Ciputra." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ciputra/.
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