Sukarjo Wiryopranoto

Soekardjo Wirjopranoto was an Indonesian freedom fighter and National Hero of Indonesia.

Biography

In 1923, he was a graduate of the Law School in the District Court. Then, he worked in several cities until finally set up his own law office "Vishnu" in Malang, East Java.
Sukardjo become a member of the Volksraad in 1931. Additionally with Dr. Sutomo founded the National Association of Indonesia.
He also served as Indonesia's Permanent Representative at the United Nations until the end.
He was buried in Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery, Jakarta.