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Soedjatmoko
Representing Indonesia internationally and advancing development debate.
International recognition · Magsaysay Award
- Born
- 10 January 1922
- Birthplace
- Sawahlunto
- Died
- 21 December 1989
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Soedjatmoko was an Indonesian diplomat and intellectual whose interests included poverty, education and international understanding.
Early life
Medical studies
Studied in Batavia before expulsion in 1943 over political activity.
Career
- 1947
United Nations
Helped represent Indonesia’s independence claim.
- 1955–1959
Constitutional Assembly
Served as a member.
- 1968
Washington
Became ambassador to the United States.
- 1980
UN University
Was selected as rector.
Selected work
International recognition
Worked to secure recognition of Indonesian sovereignty.
Magsaysay Award
Honoured for international understanding.
Beyond work
Intellectual life
Worked in journalism, universities and research organisations as well as diplomacy.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical data and references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Embassy of Indonesia, Washington, D.C.. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.