Bernard Wilhelm Lapian
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Bernard Wilhelm "B. W." Lapian (30 June 1892 – 5 April 1977) was a nationalist involved in the struggle for Indonesian independence. He published several newspapers that gave voice to the welfare of the Indonesian people and promoted Indonesian nationalism.[1] He was also part a group who established a separate Christian denomination from the official Dutch East-Indies church institution.[2]: 434 After Indonesia gained its independence, Lapian served as head of the district (or mayor) of Manado[3] and acting governor of Sulawesi.[4]: 111 In 2015, he was given the title of National Hero of Indonesia by President Joko Widodo.[1]
Quick Facts Governor of Sulawesi (Acting), President ...
Bernard Wilhelm Lapian | |
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Governor of Sulawesi (Acting) | |
In office 17 August 1950 – 1 July 1951 | |
President | Sukarno |
Preceded by | Sam Ratulangi |
Succeeded by | Sudiro |
Mayor of Manado | |
In office 1945 – November 1947 | |
Preceded by | Albertus Bernadus Waworuntu |
Succeeded by | Evert Ryndhard Semuel Warouw |
Personal details | |
Born | Bernard Wilhelm Lapian (1892-06-30)30 June 1892 Kawangkoan, Minahasa, North Sulawesi, Dutch East-Indies |
Died | 5 April 1977(1977-04-05) (aged 84) Jakarta, Indonesia |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Spouse | Maria Adriana Pangkey |
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