When was Megawati Sukarnoputri born?

Megawati Sukarnoputri was born on 23 January 1947 in Yogyakarta.

What positions has Megawati Sukarnoputri held?

Positions held by Megawati Sukarnoputri include: President of Indonesia (2001–2004); Vice President of Indonesia (1999–2001).

Where did Megawati Sukarnoputri study?

Megawati Sukarnoputri was educated at University of Indonesia, Padjadjaran University.

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Megawati Sukarnoputri

5th President of Indonesia (2001—2004) and 8th Vice President of Indonesia (1999—2001)

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Diah Permata Megawati Setiawati Sukarnoputri is an Indonesian politician who served as the fifth president of Indonesia from 2001 to 2004 and the eighth vice president under President Abdurrahman Wahid from 1999 to 2001. She is Indonesia's first and only female president to date, and also the first president born in Indonesia after its independence.

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Born: 23 January 1947 wd
Place of birth: Yogyakarta wd
Citizenship: Indonesia wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Indonesian Democratic Party – Struggle, Indonesian Democratic Party wd
Education: University of Indonesia, Padjadjaran University wd
Spouse: Surindro Supjarso, Hassan Gamal Ahmad Hasan, Taufiq Kiemas wd
Official website: megawatisoekarnoputri.com wd

Positions held wd

President of Indonesia (23 July 2001 – 20 October 2004)
Vice President of Indonesia (26 October 1999 – 23 July 2001)

Awards wd

honorary doctor of the Fujian Normal University (2018)
honorary doctor of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations
Tatler 500 Indonesia
Asia's Most Influential Indonesia (2021)
Bintang Swa Bhuwana Paksa Utama (2001)
Star of Jalasena (2001)
Star of the Kartika Eka Pakçi (2001)
Bintang Yudha Dharma (2001)
Cultural Merit Star (2001)
Bintang Jasa Utama (2001)
Bintang Mahaputera Adipurna (2001)
Star of the Republic of Indonesia, 2nd class (2001)
Star of the Republic of Indonesia, First class (2001)
Order of the National Flag, 1st class (2002)
Order of Friendship (2021)

Questions

When was Megawati Sukarnoputri born?: Megawati Sukarnoputri was born on 23 January 1947 in Yogyakarta.
What positions has Megawati Sukarnoputri held?: Positions held by Megawati Sukarnoputri include: President of Indonesia (2001–2004); Vice President of Indonesia (1999–2001).
Where did Megawati Sukarnoputri study?: Megawati Sukarnoputri was educated at University of Indonesia, Padjadjaran University.

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Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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