Wage Rudolf Soepratman | |
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Personal details | |
Born | Wage Rudolf Soepratman 9 March 1903[1][2][3] Batavia, Dutch East Indies |
Died | 17 August 1938 Surabaya, Dutch East Indies | (aged 35)
Nationality | Indonesian |
Parent(s) | Djoemeno Senen Sastrosoehardjo alias Abdoelmoein (father) Siti Senen (mother) |
Profession | Composer |
Wage Rudolf Soepratman (Wage Soepratman in the old orthography, commonly known as W. R. Supratman; 9 March 1903 – 17 August 1938) was an Indonesian journalist and songwriter who wrote both the lyrics and melody of the national anthem of Indonesia, "Indonesia Raya". He is an Indonesian national hero.