Sukarjo Wiryopranoto

Soekardjo Wirjopranoto (5 June 1903 – 23 October 1962) was an Indonesian freedom fighter and National Hero of Indonesia.

Sukarjo Wiryopranoto
4th Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations
In office 1960–1962
Preceded by	Ali Sastroamidjojo
Succeeded by	L.N Palar
2nd Indonesian Ambassador to China
In office 1956–1960
Preceded by	Arnold Mononutu
Succeeded by	Sukarni
1st Indonesian Ambassador to Italy
In office 1952–1954
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Sutan Mohammad Rasjid
1st Indonesian Ambassador to the Holy See
In office 1950–1952
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Djumhana Wiriaatmadja
Personal details
Born	(1903-06-05)5 June 1903 Kesugihan, Cilacap, Dutch East Indies
Died	23 October 1962(1962-10-23) (aged 59) New York City, U.S

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 (UN) until the end.

He was buried in Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery, Jakarta.