Lambertus Nicodemus Palar | |
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 Official portrait, c. 1966 | |
| 1st Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations | |
| In office 1950–1953 | |
| Succeeded by | Sudjarwo Tjondronegoro |
| In office 1962–1965 | |
| Preceded by | Soekardjo Wirjopranoto |
| Succeeded by | Roeslan Abdulgani |
| 4th Indonesian Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office 5 May 1965 – 6 April 1966 | |
| Preceded by | Zairin Zain |
| Succeeded by | Suwito Kusumowidagdo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 June 1900 Tomohon, North Sulawesi, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 13 February 1981 (aged 80) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Spouse | Johanna Petronella Volmers |
Lambertus Nicodemus Palar (5 June 1900 – 13 February 1981), also known as Babe Palar, represented the Republic of Indonesia in various diplomatic positions most notably as the first Indonesian representative to the United Nations. He also held ambassadorships in India, West Germany, the Soviet Union, Canada, and the United States. He was the son of Gerrit Palar and Jacoba Lumanauw.