About Muhammad Ilyas
Lived 1911 – 1970 (aged 59). Muhammad Ilyas was an Indonesian diplomat.
Muhammad Ilyas (November 23, 1911, Kraksaan, Probolinggo, East Java, Indonesia – December 5, 1970, Jakarta, Indonesia, at the age of 59) was the Minister of Religious Affairs in 1955–1959 in the Burhanuddin Harahap Cabinet, Second Ali Sastroamidjojo Cabinet, and the Djuanda Cabinet in the reign of the first Indonesian president Sukarno. He also served as Indonesian ambassador to Saudi Arabia for six years, from 1959.
KH Muhammad Ilyas is the in-law of Muhammad Maftuh Basyuni, Minister of Religious Affairs in the United Indonesia Cabinet from 2004–2009.
In 1969, he led the Indonesian delegation following a Summit, which was attended by 26 Islamic countries in Rabat, Morocco which discussed the Palestine-Israel conflict.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Muhammad Ilyas?
Indonesian diplomat (1911-1970)
When was Muhammad Ilyas born?
Muhammad Ilyas was born on 23 November 1911 in Kraksaan.
When did Muhammad Ilyas die?
Muhammad Ilyas died on 5 December 1970 in Jakarta.
What was Muhammad Ilyas's occupation?
Muhammad Ilyas was a diplomat.
What nationality was Muhammad Ilyas?
Muhammad Ilyas was Indonesian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Muhammad Ilyas (politician)
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