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Soeharto | |
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2nd President of Indonesia | |
In office March 12, 1967 – May 21, 1998 | |
Vice President | Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX (1973) Adam Malik (1978) Umar Wirahadikusumah (1983) Sudharmono (1988) Try Sutrisno (1993) Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie (1998) |
Preceded by | Soekarno |
Succeeded by | Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie |
Personal details | |
Born | (1921-02-20)February 20, 1921 Kemusuk, Yogyakarta, Indonesia |
Died | January 27, 2008(2008-01-27) (aged 86) Jakarta, Indonesia |
Cause of death | Congestive heart failure caused by sepsis |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Political party | Golongan Karya |
Height | 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
Spouse(s) | Siti Hartinah |
Children | Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana Hutomo Mandala Putra |
Occupation | Military, Politician |
Suharto (February 20, 1921 - January 27, 2008) was an Indonesian military and political leader. He served as the country's president for over three decades, from 1967 to 1998. While in power, Suharto's regime was characterized by authoritarianism, human rights abuses, and widespread corruption. His rule was marked by suppression of political dissent, censorship of the media, and the violent suppression of opposition groups. Suharto's government was accused of widespread corruption, with his family and cronies amassing vast wealth at the expense of the Indonesian people. His presidency ended in 1998 amid mass protests and economic instability, leading to his resignation.