First Spouses of Indonesia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids First Lady or First Gentleman of Indonesia |
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| Inaugural holder | Fatmawati |
| Formation | 18 August 1945 |
In Indonesia, the title of First Lady (Indonesian: Ibu Negara) is given to the wife of the President of Indonesia. If the president is a woman, her husband is called the First Gentleman (Indonesian: Bapak Negara). This special role is not officially written in the Constitution of Indonesia, but it's a very important position.
The current First Lady of Indonesia is Iriana Joko Widodo, who is married to the current President, Joko Widodo. So far, there has only been one First Gentleman: Taufiq Kiemas. He was the husband of President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Indonesia's First Spouses: A Special Role
The First Lady or First Gentleman of Indonesia plays a big part in supporting the president. They often join the president at important events and represent the country. They also work on many social projects and charities. Even though their role isn't in the official laws, they are seen as important figures who help the president connect with the people.
Meet the First Ladies and Gentlemen
Indonesia has had several First Ladies and one First Gentleman since its independence. Each person in this role has contributed in their own way. Here's a look at the people who have held this special title:
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Fatmawati Born: 5 February 1923 Died: 14 May 1980 |
18 August 1945 – 12 March 1967 |
Soekarno |
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Siti Hartinah Born: 23 August 1923 Died: 24 April 1996 |
12 March 1967 – 28 April 1996 (died in office) |
Soeharto |
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Siti Hardiyanti Rukmana Born: 23 January 1949 |
28 April 1996 – 21 May 1998 |
Soeharto daughter |
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Hasri Ainun Besari Born: 11 August 1937 Died: 22 May 2010 |
21 May 1998 – 20 October 1999 |
Bacharuddin J. Habibie |
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Sinta Nuriyah Born: 8 March 1948 |
20 October 1998 – 23 July 2001 |
Abdurrahman Wahid |
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Muhammad Taufiq Kiemas Born: 31 December 1942 Died: 8 June 2013 |
23 July 2001 – 20 October 2004 |
Megawati Soekarnoputri |
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Kristiani Herrawati Born: 6 July 1952 Died: 1 June 2019 |
20 October 2004 – 20 October 2014 |
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
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Iriana Born: 1 October 1963 |
20 October 2014 – present |
Joko Widodo |
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Sinta Nuriyah served 1999–2001
