Sukarno

Sukarno, born Kusno Sosrodihardjo (6 June 1901 – 21 June 1970) was the first President of Indonesia.

Sukarno was the leader of his country's struggle for independence from the Netherlands and was Indonesia's first President from 1945 to 1967. He was replaced by one of his generals, Suharto (see Transition to the New Order), and remained under house arrest until his death.

Read more about Sukarno:  Name, Background, Independence Struggle, World War II and The Japanese Occupation, War Leader, Figurehead President, 'Guided Democracy' and Increasing Autocracy, Removal From Power, Family, Awards and Honors