Wage Rudolf Supratman
Indonesian creator of the national anthem (1903ā1938) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wage Rudolf Soepratman (Wage Soepratman in the old orthography, commonly known as W. R. Supratman; 9 March 1903 ā 17 August 1938) was an Indonesian journalist and songwriter who wrote both the lyrics and melody of the national anthem of Indonesia, "Indonesia Raya". He is an Indonesian national hero.
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Born | Wage Rudolf Soepratman (1903-03-09)9 March 1903[1][2][3] Dutch East Indies |
Died | 17 August 1938(1938-08-17) (aged 35) Surabaya, Dutch East Indies |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Parent(s) | Djoemeno Senen Sastrosoehardjo alias Abdoelmoein (father) Siti Senen (mother) |
Profession | Composer |
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