Lambertus Nicodemus Palar

Lambertus Nicodemus Palar
Official portrait of Lambertus Nicodemus Palar
Official portrait, c. 1966
1st Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations
In office
1950–1953
Succeeded bySudjarwo Tjondronegoro
In office
1962–1965
Preceded bySoekardjo Wirjopranoto
Succeeded byRoeslan Abdulgani
4th Indonesian Ambassador
to the United States
In office
5 May 1965 – 6 April 1966
Preceded byZairin Zain
Succeeded bySuwito Kusumowidagdo
Personal details
Born(1900-06-05)5 June 1900
Tomohon, North Sulawesi, Dutch East Indies
Died13 February 1981(1981-02-13) (aged 80)
Jakarta, Indonesia
SpouseJohanna 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.