Soerjopranoto
Indonesian politician
About Soerjopranoto
Lived 1871 – 1959 (aged 88). Soerjopranoto was an Indonesian warrior.
Soerjopranoto (EYD: Suryopranoto; 11 January 1871 – 15 October 1959) was an Indonesian politician and labor leader. He founded and lead the Personeel Fabriek Bond (PFB), a labor union associated with the Sarekat Islam movement, of which he was a member of from 1915 to 1933. He was dubbed "The Strike King" by the Dutch press for his involvement in the labor movement. He was also the elder brother of Ki Hajar Dewantara, a pro-independence activist and nationalist. Following his death, Soerjopranoto was proclaimed a national hero by President Sukarno.
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Who was Soerjopranoto?
Indonesian politician (1871-1959)
When was Soerjopranoto born?
Soerjopranoto was born on 11 January 1871 in Yogyakarta.
When did Soerjopranoto die?
Soerjopranoto died on 15 October 1959 in Cimahi.
What was Soerjopranoto's occupation?
Soerjopranoto was a warrior.
What nationality was Soerjopranoto?
Soerjopranoto was Indonesian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Soerjopranoto. https://biography.guide/soerjopranoto/
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