Wiyogo Atmodarminto | |
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7th Governor of Jakarta | |
In office 1987–1992 | |
Preceded by | R. Soeprapto |
Succeeded by | Soerjadi Soedirdja |
Personal details | |
Born | 22 November 1922 Yogyakarta, Dutch East Indies |
Died | 19 October 2012 Jakarta, Indonesia | (aged 89)
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Indonesia |
Branch/service | Indonesian Army |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Wiyogo Atmodarminto (22 November 1922 – 19 October 2012) or better known as Bang Wi, is an Indonesian military figure, diplomat and politician. He served as Governor of Jakarta, the country's capital, from 1987–1992. Previously, he served as the Indonesian Ambassador to Japan and occupied several important army posts.[1][2] Wiyogo participated in the General Offensive of 1 March 1949.[3]