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Nugroho Wisnumurti

1940 – 2023

Indonesian diplomat

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Lived 1940 – 2023 (aged 83). Nugroho Wisnumurti was an Indonesian diplomat.

Nugroho Wisnumurti (23 March 1940 – 8 June 2023) was an Indonesian diplomat. He was Indonesia's permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva from 2000 to 2004.

Education National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas), Jakarta (1988) Columbia Law School, New York City (1973) University of Indonesia Faculty of Law (1965)

Curriculum vitae Ambassador/Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Nations (in New York City) (1992–97) Ambassador to Jamaica, the Bahamas, Guatemala and Nicaragua (1992–1997) Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations Security Council (1995–1996) President, United Nations Security Council (August 1995 and November 1996) Chairman, Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (1992–1995) Member, UN Group of Experts on Defensive Security (1991–92) Member, Group of Experts of the Non-Aligned Movement South Centre on UN's Role in Promoting International Cooperation (1991–1992) Negotiator/Chief Negotiator for various agreements on maritime delimitation with neighboring countries (1977–1989) Deputy Head, Indonesia's Delegation to the Conference on Disarmament, Geneva (1982–1986) Member and Secretary, Indonesia's Delegation to the Third UN Conference on the Law of the Sea (1974–1982) Member, Indonesia's Delegation to the UN Seabed Committee (1971–1974)

Personal life and death Wisnumurti was married to Nan Irama Wisnumurti. They had one daughter.

Wisnumurti was a first cousin, once removed, of Prof. Mr. Soenario, S.H. (1902–1997), Indonesia's minister of foreign affairs from 1953 to 1955.

Wisnumurti died at his residence in Pondok Kelapa, North Jakarta, on 8 June 2023, at the age of 83. He was buried at his family plot in Kebon Sari, Balerejo, Madiun.

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Important facts

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Education
University of Indonesia, Columbia Law School, Columbia University, National Resilience Institute
Positions held
Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations, President of the United Nations Security Council, Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations in Geneva

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nugroho Wisnumurti?

Indonesian diplomat (1940–2023)

When was Nugroho Wisnumurti born?

Nugroho Wisnumurti was born on 23 March 1940 in Surakarta.

When did Nugroho Wisnumurti die?

Nugroho Wisnumurti died on 8 June 2023 in Pondok Kelapa.

What was Nugroho Wisnumurti's occupation?

Nugroho Wisnumurti was a diplomat.

What nationality was Nugroho Wisnumurti?

Nugroho Wisnumurti was Indonesian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nugroho Wisnumurti

· Wikidata: Q7068774

· DBpedia: Nugroho Wisnumurti

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