About Ibu Sud
Lived 1908 – 1993 (aged 85). Ibu Sud was an Indonesian artist, batik designer, composer and musician.
Saridjah Niung, also known as Ibu Soed, Ibu Sud, or Mrs. Soed (26 March 1908 – 12 December 1993) was an Indonesian musician, teacher, radio announcer, playwright, and batik artist. She composed music for children as well as patriotic hymns. During the Dutch colonial years, she composed music about the Japanese occupation and Indonesia’s independence. She also wrote the Indonesian patriotic hymns "" ("My Homeland") and "Berkibarlah Benderaku" ("Fly, My Flag").
On 26 March 2017, Google celebrated her 109th birthday with a Google Doodle.
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Who was Ibu Sud?
Indonesian artist (1908–1993)
When was Ibu Sud born?
Ibu Sud was born on 26 March 1908 in Sukabumi.
When did Ibu Sud die?
Ibu Sud died on 12 December 1993 in Jakarta.
What was Ibu Sud's occupation?
Ibu Sud was an artist, batik designer, composer and musician.
What nationality was Ibu Sud?
Ibu Sud was Indonesian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ibu Sud. https://biography.guide/ibu-sud/
MLA: "Ibu Sud." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ibu-sud/.
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