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Wiyogo Atmodarminto
1922Nov, 22

Wiyogo Atmodarminto

Wiyogo Atmodarminto, Indonesian general and politician, 10th Governor of Jakarta (d. 2012)
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. Wiyogo is one of the historical actors in the General Offensive of 1 March 1949.

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