Tjokropranolo

Tjokropranolo (21 May 1924 – 22 July 1998) was an Indonesian politician and former military officer who was the 8th Governor of Jakarta, serving between 1977 and 1982. During the Indonesian National Revolution, he was the assistant to Sudirman, and later wrote a biography of the commander.

Early life Tjokoropranolo was born in Temanggung, today part of Central Java, on 21 May 1924. His father was the regent of Temanggung at the time. He studied at the Europeesche Lagere School.

In the leadup to the 1948 Madiun Affair, Tjokropranolo - then armed forces commander Sudirman's adjutant - noted that he managed to restrain Indonesian Navy and Senopati Brigade soldiers from continuing a firefight with Siliwangi Division troops when tensions flared between the groups. Sudirman sent Tjokropranolo as an envoy to other military officers such as Slamet Riyadi to convince them to remain loyal to the republican cause. In one occasion, Tjokropranolo was sent to Senopati Division commander Soediarto whom he failed to convince, resulting in him being arrested though he managed to escape. Soediarto was later removed from his post.

Post-war After the recognition of Indonesian sovereignty in 1949, Tjokropranolo took part in the defeat of several rebellions including the Legion of the Just Ruler, the Makassar Uprising and rebellion of the Republic of South Maluku, in addition to the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation and the 30 September movement. He also served as Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin's assistant for some time. He was sworn in as the acting Governor of Jakarta on 11 July 1977. Soon after he was sworn into office, the metropolitan rail system for Jabodetabek was reopened. He was later made the definitive governor on 29 September.

Later years After the end of his term, he became a commissioner at Bank Tani Nasional. In 1992, he published a biography of Soedirman, which included his personal experiences with the general. He died in Jakarta on 22 July 1998.