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Tjilik Riwut

Indonesian politician/National Hero of Indonesia (1918-1987) · Indonesia · On the map · Died at 69

Anakletus Tjilik Riwut was an Indonesian military officer and journalist who served as the governor of Central Kalimantan from 1959 to 1967. He participated in the Indonesian National Revolution, becoming one of the leaders of the Kalimantan Physical Revolution in Dutch Borneo.

Tjilik Riwut is read about 45 times a day, in 10 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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National Hero of Indonesia

About this person

In 1988, the government of Indonesia declared him a national hero.

Country
Indonesia
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 1987 · aged 69