Agus Salim

Indonesian politician (1884–1954)
Person human Q118629
Agus Salim
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Agus Salim

Summary

Agus Salim is a human[1]. Born in Bukittinggi[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1884[3]. He passed away in Jakarta[4]. He died on November 4, 1954[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], journalist[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Agus Salim's place of birth was Bukittinggi[2].
  • Agus Salim died in Jakarta[4].
  • Agus Salim was born on October 8, 1884[3].
  • Agus Salim died on November 4, 1954[5].
  • Agus Salim is buried at Kalibata Heroes Cemetery[10].
  • Agus Salim's father was Sutan Mohamad Salim[11].
  • Agus Salim's mother was Siti Zainab[12].
  • Agus Salim was married to Zainatun Nahar[13].
  • A child of Agus Salim was Dolly Salim[14].
  • A child of Agus Salim was Violet Hanifah Salim[15].
  • A child of Agus Salim was Bibsy Soenharjo[16].
  • A child of Agus Salim was Islam Salim[17].
  • Agus Salim held citizenship in Indonesia[18].
  • Agus Salim is identified as part of the Minangkabau ethnic group[19].
  • Agus Salim's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Agus Salim's professions included journalist[7].
  • Agus Salim worked as a writer[8].
  • Agus Salim held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[20].
  • Agus Salim held the position of member of the Volksraad[21].
  • Agus Salim received the National Hero of Indonesia[22].
  • Agus Salim received the Star of the Republic of Indonesia[23].
  • Agus Salim received the Bintang Mahaputera[24].
  • Agus Salim's religion is recorded as Islam[25].
  • Agus Salim was influenced by Ahmad Khatib[26].
  • Agus Salim is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Agus Salim's place of birth was Bukittinggi[2]. He was born on October 8, 1884[3]. His father was Sutan Mohamad Salim[11]. His mother was Siti Zainab[12]. He is identified as part of the Minangkabau ethnic group[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], journalist[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Minister of Foreign Affairs[20], a position[28], in Indonesia[29] and member of the Volksraad[21].

Recognition

Awards received include National Hero of Indonesia[22], an award[30], in Indonesia[31]; Star of the Republic of Indonesia[23], an order[32], in Indonesia[33], founded in 1959[34]; and Bintang Mahaputera[24], an order[35], in Indonesia[36], founded in 1959[37].

Personal Life

Agus Salim was married to Zainatun Nahar[13]. Children include Dolly Salim[14], 1913–1990[38], of Indonesia[39]; Violet Hanifah Salim[15], 1917–1998[40]; Bibsy Soenharjo[16], 1928–2017[41]; and Islam Salim[17], 1924–2007[42]. His religion is recorded as Islam[25]. He was affiliated with the Sarekat Islam[43].

Death and Burial

Agus Salim died on November 4, 1954[5]. He passed away in Jakarta[4]. He is buried at Kalibata Heroes Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Agus Salim ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Agus Salim born?

Born in Bukittinggi[2], Agus Salim…

Where did Agus Salim die?

Agus Salim died in Jakarta[4].

Who were Agus Salim's parents?

Agus Salim's father was Sutan Mohamad Salim[11]. Agus Salim's mother was Siti Zainab[12].

Who was Agus Salim married to?

Agus Salim's spouses include Zainatun Nahar[13].

What did Agus Salim do for work?

Agus Salim worked as diplomat[6], journalist[7], and writer[8].

What awards did Agus Salim receive?

Honors received include National Hero of Indonesia[22], Star of the Republic of Indonesia[23], and Bintang Mahaputera[24].

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  6. [13] . hidayatullah.com. hidayatullah.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  8. [20] . esi.kemdikbud.go.id. Retrieved . esi.kemdikbud.go.id. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  23. [19] . Ensiklopedia Tokoh 1001 Orang Minang. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . Q119075955. wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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