Adam Malik

3rd Vice President of Indonesia (1978–1983)
Person human Q76297
Adam Malik
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Adam Malik was born on July 22, 1917, in Pematangsiantar[1][2][3][4] and died on September 5, 1984, in Bandung[1][2][3][4] from liver cancer. He was a diplomat, journalist, politician, and art collector[5] who practiced Islam.

He held several prominent positions, serving as the Vice President of Indonesia, President of the United Nations General Assembly, Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations, and Minister of Foreign Affairs. For his work, he received the National Hero of Indonesia, Star of the Republic of Indonesia, Bintang Mahaputera, and Order of the Crown of Malaysia awards.

Adam Malik

Summary

Adam Malik is a human[1]. Born in Pematangsiantar[2], he… he was born on July 22, 1917[3]. He died in Bandung[4]. He died on September 5, 1984[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], journalist[7], politician[8], and art collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Adam Malik was born in Pematangsiantar[2].
  • Adam Malik died in Bandung[4].
  • Adam Malik was born on July 22, 1917[3].
  • Adam Malik died on September 5, 1984[5].
  • Burial took place at Kalibata Heroes Cemetery[11].
  • Adam Malik was married to Nelly Adam Malik[12].
  • Adam Malik held citizenship in Indonesia[13].
  • Adam Malik's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Adam Malik worked as a journalist[7].
  • Adam Malik's professions included politician[8].
  • Adam Malik's professions included art collector[9].
  • Adam Malik held the position of Vice President of Indonesia[14].
  • Adam Malik held the position of President of the United Nations General Assembly[15].
  • Adam Malik held the position of Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations[16].
  • Adam Malik held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[17].
  • Adam Malik held the position of ambassador of Indonesia[18].
  • Adam Malik's doctoral advisor was Georges Vasseur[19].
  • Adam Malik received the National Hero of Indonesia[20].
  • Adam Malik received the Star of the Republic of Indonesia[21].
  • Adam Malik received the Bintang Mahaputera[22].
  • Adam Malik received the Order of the Crown of Malaysia[23].
  • Adam Malik's religion is recorded as Islam[24].
  • Adam Malik is recorded as male[25].
  • Adam Malik's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Adam Malik was affiliated with the Golkar[27].

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Origins and Family

Adam Malik was born in Pematangsiantar[2]. He was born on July 22, 1917[3].

Education

Adam Malik's doctoral advisor was Georges Vasseur[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], journalist[7], politician[8], and art collector[9]. Positions held include Vice President of Indonesia[14], a position[28], in Indonesia[29], founded in 1945[30]; President of the United Nations General Assembly[15], a position[31], founded in 1946[32]; Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations[16], a position[33], in Indonesia[34]; Minister of Foreign Affairs[17], a position[35], in Indonesia[36]; and ambassador of Indonesia[18].

Recognition

Awards received include National Hero of Indonesia[20], an award[37], in Indonesia[38]; Star of the Republic of Indonesia[21], an order[39], in Indonesia[40], founded in 1959[41]; Bintang Mahaputera[22], an order[42], in Indonesia[43], founded in 1959[44]; and Order of the Crown of Malaysia[23], an order[45], in Malaysia[46], founded in 1966[47].

Personal Life

Among Adam Malik's spouses was Nelly Adam Malik[12]. His religion is recorded as Islam[24]. He was affiliated with the Golkar[27].

Death and Burial

Adam Malik died on September 5, 1984[5]. He passed away in Bandung[4]. The cause of death was liver cancer[48]. Burial took place at Kalibata Heroes Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Adam Malik ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Adam Malik born?

Adam Malik was born in Pematangsiantar[2].

Where did Adam Malik die?

Adam Malik died in Bandung[4].

Who was Adam Malik married to?

Adam Malik's spouses include Nelly Adam Malik[12].

What did Adam Malik do for work?

Adam Malik worked as diplomat[6], journalist[7], politician[8], and art collector[9].

What awards did Adam Malik receive?

Honors received include National Hero of Indonesia[20], Star of the Republic of Indonesia[21], Bintang Mahaputera[22], and Order of the Crown of Malaysia[23].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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