Hamengkubuwono X
Profile
Hamengkubuwono X is the Sultan of the historic Yogyakarta Sultanate and has served as the Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta since 1998. Born in 1946, he succeeded his father, Hamengkubuwono IX, as Sultan in 1988. A graduate of Gadjah Mada University, he previously held leadership roles in the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and various construction and agricultural enterprises. Known for his efforts to modernize the royal system, he has been a prominent figure in Indonesian politics, including his support for the 1998 student demonstrations.
Details
- Born
- 1946-04-02 · 80 years old
- Birth place
- Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Education
- Gadjah Mada University
- Career
- Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Chairman of the Sports Committee of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, chairman and managing director of PT Punokawan Construction, President of the PG Madukismo Commissioner
