Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana

Indonesian novelist and poet (1908-1994)
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Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana
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Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana

Summary

Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana is a human[1]. Born in Natal[2], he… he was born on +1908-02-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Jakarta[4]. He died on +1994-07-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], philosopher[9], and linguist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Natal[2], Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana…
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana died in Jakarta[4].
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana was born on +1908-02-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana died on +1994-07-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana died on +1994-07-12T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's father was Raden Alisyahbana[13].
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's mother was Poeti Samiah[14].
  • Among Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's spouses was Rr Sugiarti[15].
  • Among Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's spouses was RA. Rohani Daha[16].
  • Among Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's spouses was Margaret Axer[17].
  • A child of Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana was Samiati Alisjahbana[18].
  • A child of Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana was Mirta Kartohadiprodjo[19].
  • A child of Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana was Iskandar Alisjahbana[20].
  • A child of Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana was Sri Artaria Alisjahbana[21].
  • A child of Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana was Sofyan Alisjahbana[22].
  • A child of Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana was Mario Alisjahbana[23].
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana held citizenship in Indonesia[24].
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana is identified as part of the Minangkabau ethnic group[25].
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's professions included poet[6].
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana worked as a novelist[7].
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's professions included writer[8].
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana worked as a philosopher[9].
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's professions included linguist[10].
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's professions included politician[26].
  • Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana held the position of rector[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Natal[2], Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana… he was born on +1908-02-11T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Raden Alisyahbana[13]. His mother was Poeti Samiah[14]. He is identified as part of the Minangkabau ethnic group[25].

Education

Educated at Kweekschool Fort de Kock[28], a permanently closed school[29], in Indonesia[30], founded in 1856[31] and Rechtshoogeschool te Batavia[32], a higher education institution[33], in Dutch East Indies[34], founded in 1924[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], philosopher[9], linguist[10], and politician[26]. Positions held include rector[27], an elective office[36] and Constitutional Assembly of Indonesia[37], an unicameral legislature[38], in Indonesia[39], founded in 1955[40].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Dian yang Tak Kunjung Padam[41], a literary work[42], written by Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana[43] and Layar Terkembang[44], a literary work[45], written by him[46].

Recognition

Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana received the Bintang Mahaputera Nararya[47].

Personal Life

Spouses include Rr Sugiarti[15], RA. Rohani Daha[16], and Margaret Axer[17]. Children include Samiati Alisjahbana[18], an artist[48], 1930–1966[49], of Indonesia[50]; Mirta Kartohadiprodjo[19], a journalist[51], b. 1944[52], of Indonesia[53]; Iskandar Alisjahbana[20], an academic[54], 1931–2008[55], of Indonesia[56]; Sri Artaria Alisjahbana[21], a journalist[57], b. 1940[58], of Indonesia[59]; Sofyan Alisjahbana[22], a journalist[60], 1933–2024[61], of Indonesia[62]; and Mario Alisjahbana[23]. Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's religion is recorded as Islam[63]. He was affiliated with the Socialist Party of Indonesia[64].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1994-07-17T00:00:00Z[5] and +1994-07-12T00:00:00Z[12]. Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana died in Jakarta[4].

Why It Matters

Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

Works attributed to him include Dian yang Tak Kunjung Padam[67], a literary work[68], written by him[69].

FAQs

Where was Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana born?

Born in Natal[2], Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana…

Where did Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana die?

Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana passed away in Jakarta[4].

Who were Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's parents?

Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's father was Raden Alisyahbana[13]. Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's mother was Poeti Samiah[14].

Who was Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana married to?

Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana's spouses include Rr Sugiarti[15], RA. Rohani Daha[16], and Margaret Axer[17].

What did Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana do for work?

Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana worked as poet[6], novelist[7], writer[8], philosopher[9], and linguist[10].

Where did Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana go to school?

Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana was educated at Kweekschool Fort de Kock[28] and Rechtshoogeschool te Batavia[32].

What awards did Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana receive?

Honors received include Bintang Mahaputera Nararya[47].

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