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Indonesian politician and labor leader (1872–1959) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Soerjopranoto (EYD: Suryopranoto; 11 January 1871 – 15 October 1959) was an Indonesian politician and labor leader. He founded and lead the Personeel Fabriek Bond (PFB), a labor union associated with the Sarekat Islam movement, of which he was a member of from 1915 to 1933. He was dubbed "The Strike King" by the Dutch press for his involvement in the labor movement.[1] He was also the elder brother of Ki Hajar Dewantara, a pro-independence activist and nationalist.[2] Following his death, Soerjopranoto was proclaimed a national hero by President Sukarno.[3]
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Died | 15 October 1959 88) Bandung, Indonesia | (aged
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Known for | Founding and leading the Personeel Fabriek Bond (PFB) |
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