Hamengkubuwono IX

Sultan of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, first Governor of the Special region of Yogyakarta and 2nd Vice President of Indonesia (1912-1988)
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Hamengkubuwono IX
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Hamengkubuwono IX

Summary

Hamengkubuwono IX is a human[1]. Born in Yogyakarta[2], he… he was born on April 12, 1912[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on October 2, 1988[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (473 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Yogyakarta[2], Hamengkubuwono IX…
  • Hamengkubuwono IX died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX was born on April 12, 1912[3].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX died on October 2, 1988[5].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX died on October 3, 1988[8].
  • Burial took place at Imogiri[9].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX's father was Hamengkubuwono VIII[10].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX was married to RA Siti Kustina[11].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX was married to Pintakapurnama[12].
  • A child of Hamengkubuwono IX was Hamengkubuwana X[13].
  • A child of Hamengkubuwono IX was Joyokusumo[14].
  • A child of Hamengkubuwono IX was Hadiwinoto[15].
  • A child of Hamengkubuwono IX was Prabukusuma[16].
  • A child of Hamengkubuwono IX was Yudhaningrat[17].
  • A child of Hamengkubuwono IX was Adi Kusuma[18].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX held citizenship in Indonesia[19].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX's professions included politician[6].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX held the position of Minister of Defence[20].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX held the position of Minister of Defence[21].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX held the position of Minister of Defence[22].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX held the position of Governor of Yogyakarta[23].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX held the position of Minister of Defence[24].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX held the position of Chief of the National Council of Indonesian Scout Movement[25].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX's education included a stint at Leiden University[26].
  • Hamengkubuwono IX's education included a stint at Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Yogyakarta[2], Hamengkubuwono IX… he was born on April 12, 1912[3]. His father was Hamengkubuwono VIII[10].

Education

Educated at Leiden University[26], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31] and Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem[27], a Gymnasium[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1389[34].

Career and Affiliations

Hamengkubuwono IX worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Minister of Defence[20], a public office[35], in Indonesia[36], founded in 1945[37]; Governor of Yogyakarta[23]; Chief of the National Council of Indonesian Scout Movement[25], an elective office[38], in Indonesia[39], founded in 1961[40]; and Vice President of Indonesia[41], a position[42], in Indonesia[43], founded in 1945[44].

Recognition

Awards received include National Hero of Indonesia[45], an award[46], in Indonesia[47]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[48], a grade of an order[49], in Germany[50]; Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia[51]; Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[52]; Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau[53]; and Order of the White Elephant[54].

Personal Life

Spouses include RA Siti Kustina[11] and Pintakapurnama[12]. Children include Hamengkubuwana X[13], a politician[55], b. 1946[56], of Indonesia[57], awarded the Tatler 500 Indonesia[58]; Joyokusumo[14], a politician[59], 1955–2013[60], of Indonesia[61]; Hadiwinoto[15], an aristocrat[62], 1948–2021[63], of Indonesia[64]; Prabukusuma[16], b. 1952[65], of Indonesia[66]; Yudhaningrat[17], b. 1958[67]; and Adi Kusuma[18]. Hamengkubuwono IX's religion is recorded as Islam[68]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[69].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 2, 1988[5] and October 3, 1988[8]. Hamengkubuwono IX died in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Imogiri[9].

Why It Matters

Hamengkubuwono IX ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (473 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

FAQs

Where was Hamengkubuwono IX born?

Hamengkubuwono IX's place of birth was Yogyakarta[2].

Where did Hamengkubuwono IX die?

Hamengkubuwono IX died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Hamengkubuwono IX's parents?

Hamengkubuwono IX's father was Hamengkubuwono VIII[10].

Who was Hamengkubuwono IX married to?

Hamengkubuwono IX's spouses include RA Siti Kustina[11] and Pintakapurnama[12].

What did Hamengkubuwono IX do for work?

Hamengkubuwono IX worked as politician[6].

Where did Hamengkubuwono IX go to school?

Hamengkubuwono IX was educated at Leiden University[26] and Stedelijk Gymnasium Haarlem[27].

What awards did Hamengkubuwono IX receive?

Honors received include National Hero of Indonesia[45], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[48], Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia[51], and Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[52].

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