About Soemarno Sosroatmodjo
Lived 1911 – 1991 (aged 79). Soemarno Sosroatmodjo was an Indonesian politician.
Soemarno Sosroatmodjo (24 April 1911 – 9 January 1991) was an Indonesian soldier, doctor and politician who served as both governor of Jakarta and Minister of Home Affairs of Indonesia.
He served two terms as Governor of Jakarta. His first term as governor was from 29 January 1960, until 26 August 1964. He was appointed Indonesian Minister of the Interior on 27 August 1964, and his deputy governor at the time, the painter artist Henk Ngantung replacing him as Jakarta governor. Soemarno Sosroatmojo served as a government minister until 28 March 1966.
With the failing health of Ngantung, President Sukarno requested from Soemarno Sosroatmodjo to re-assume the position of governor on 15 July 1965, for a second term until 28 April 1966, when Ali Sadikin became governor.
Soemarno Sosroatmodjo was married and had seven children.
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Who was Soemarno Sosroatmodjo?
Indonesian politician (1911-1991)
When was Soemarno Sosroatmodjo born?
Soemarno Sosroatmodjo was born on 24 April 1911 in Rambipuji.
When did Soemarno Sosroatmodjo die?
Soemarno Sosroatmodjo died on 9 January 1991 in Jakarta.
What was Soemarno Sosroatmodjo's occupation?
Soemarno Sosroatmodjo was a politician.
What nationality was Soemarno Sosroatmodjo?
Soemarno Sosroatmodjo was Indonesian.
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