Lambertus Nicodemus Palar

Lambertus Nicodemus Palar

Lambertus Nicodemus (Nico) Palar (Rurukan, Minahasa Regency, June 5, 1900 - Jakarta, February 12, 1981) represented the Republic of Indonesia in various diplomatic positions most notably as the first Indonesian Representative to the United Nations. He also held ambassadorships in India, East Germany, Soviet Union, Canada, and the United States. He was the son of Gerrit Palar and Jacoba Lumanauw.