Wahid Hasyim

Politician, Deceased Person

1914 – 1953

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Who was Wahid Hasyim?

Abdul Wahid Hasyim was the first Minister of Religious Affairs in the government of President Sukarno of Indonesia, a post he held in 1945, and from 1949 to 1952.

He was the son of Nahdlatul Ulama founder Hasyim Asy'ari and went on to lead the organization. He was succeeded as leader of NU by his son Abdurrahman Wahid, who later became President of Indonesia.

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Born
Jun 1, 1914
Java
Children
Religion
  • Islam
Nationality
  • Indonesia
Profession
Died
Apr 19, 1953
Cimahi

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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