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INDOTRENDS.ID - Prabowo Subianto is a politician, businessman and former high-ranking Indonesian military officer. Born on 17 October 1951 in Jakarta, Prabowo has a family background involved in the world of Indonesian economics and politics.
In the 2019 elections, he was nominated by the Gerindra Party as a candidate for President of the Republic of Indonesia, even though he had previously failed in the 2004, 2009 and 2014 elections. Prabowo had many controversies, especially during his career in the military.
Prabowo Subianto's biography
Name: Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo
Born: Jakarta, 17 October 1951
Parents: Prof. Soemitro Djojohadikusumo (father), Dora Marie Sigar (mother)
Wife: Siti Hediati Hariyadi (former)
Child: Didiet Prabowo
Profession: Businessman, Politician, Former Military Officer
Biography of Prabowo Subianto
Prabowo Subianto is a politician, businessman and former high-ranking Indonesian military officer. Born on 17 October 1951 in Jakarta, Prabowo has a family background involved in the world of Indonesian economics and politics.
In the 2019 elections, he was nominated by the Gerindra Party as a candidate for President of the Republic of Indonesia, even though he had previously failed in the 2004, 2009 and 2014 elections. Prabowo had many controversies, especially during his career in the military.
Childhood and Moving Life
Prabowo studied in various countries because of the political turmoil in Indonesia at that time. His father, Prof. Soemitro, was linked to the PRRI rebellion in 1957, which forced Prabowo's family to flee abroad. After several years moving around, Prabowo returned to Indonesia and entered military school.
Military Career and Controversies
After graduating from the Magelang Military Academy in 1974, Prabowo was involved in various military operations, including in East Timor. However, he was also involved in a number of controversies, including the alleged kidnapping of pro-reform activists in 1997 and cases of human rights violations in East Timor in the 1990s.
From Paper Entrepreneurs to the World of Politics
After leaving the military, Prabowo became an entrepreneur. His business in the paper sector developed rapidly and generated great wealth. He returned to politics by founding the Gerindra Party and running as a presidential candidate in several presidential elections.
Minister of Defense and 2024 Presidential Candidate
In 2019, Prabowo was appointed Minister of Defense of Indonesia by President Joko Widodo. In 2023, he will again run as a presidential candidate, this time with Gibran Rakabuming Raka as vice presidential candidate.
With a life journey full of twists and turns, Prabowo Subianto continues to pursue his dreams in politics and service to the country. From the military to the world of business and politics, he remains one of the figures who influences the direction of Indonesian politics.
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