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Sukarjo Wiryopranoto

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Sukarjo Wiryopranoto
4th Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations
In office
1960–1962
Preceded byAli Sastroamidjojo
Succeeded byL.N Palar
2nd Indonesian Ambassador to China
In office
1956–1960
Preceded byArnold Mononutu
Succeeded bySukarni
1st Indonesian Ambassador to Italy
In office
1952–1954
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded bySutan Mohammad Rasjid
1st Indonesian Ambassador to the Holy See
In office
1950–1952
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byDjumhana Wiriaatmadja
Personal details
Born(1903-06-05)5 June 1903
Kesugihan, Cilacap, Dutch East Indies
Died23 October 1962(1962-10-23) (aged 59)
New York City, U.S

Soekardjo Wirjopranoto (5 June 1903 – 23 October 1962) was an Indonesian freedom fighter and National Hero of Indonesia.

Biography

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In 1923, he was a graduate of the Law School in the District Court. Then, he worked in several cities until finally set up his own law office "Vishnu" in Malang, East Java.

Sukardjo become a member of the Volksraad in 1931. Additionally with Dr. Sutomo founded the National Association of Indonesia.

He also served as Indonesia's Permanent Representative at the United Nations (UN) until the end.

He was buried in Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery, Jakarta.