When was Prabowo Subianto born?

Prabowo Subianto was born on 17 October 1951 in Jakarta.

What positions has Prabowo Subianto held?

Positions held by Prabowo Subianto include: President of Indonesia (since 20 October 2024); Minister of Defence (2019–2024); Commander of Army Strategic Reserve Command (1998–1998); Commander of Kopassus (1995–1998); Commander of Group 3 Kopassus (until 1995).

Where did Prabowo Subianto study?

Prabowo Subianto was educated at Military Academy, The American School in London, Victoria Institution.

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Prabowo Subianto

President of the Republic of Indonesia

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Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo is an Indonesian politician, businessman, and retired military officer who has served as the eighth president of Indonesia since 2024. He previously served as the 26th minister of defence under President Joko Widodo from 2019 to 2024. Prabowo is Indonesia's third president to have a military background after Suharto and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and is the oldest first-term president in Indonesian history.

Quick facts

Born: 17 October 1951 wd
Place of birth: Jakarta wd
Citizenship: Indonesia wd
Occupation: businessperson, politician, military personnel wd
Political party: Great Indonesia Movement Party (since 6 February 2008), Golkar (2004–2008) wd
Education: Military Academy, The American School in London, Victoria Institution wd
Spouse: Titiek Suharto wd
Official website: prabowosubianto.info wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

President of Indonesia (since 20 October 2024 · BS 3 Kartik 2081 onwards)
Minister of Defence (23 October 2019 – 20 October 2024)
Commander of Army Strategic Reserve Command (1998–1998)
Commander of Kopassus (1995–1998)
Commander of Group 3 Kopassus (until 1995)

Awards wd

Tatler 500 Indonesia
Asia's Most Influential Indonesia (2021)
Royal Family Order of Johor (2025)
Order of Distinguished Military Service (2023)
Commander of the National Order of Merit (1997)
Royal Order of Sahametrei
Star of the Kartika Eka Pakçi
Bintang Yudha Dharma (2022)
Bintang Bhayangkara Utama (2024)
Bintang Swa Bhuwana Paksa Utama (2022)
Star of Jalasena (2022)
Bintang Dharma (2024)
Bintang Sakti (2024)
Bintang Gerilya (2024)

In the news All news →

Indonesian wiretapping scandal exposes widening Prabowo-Jokowi rift5 November 2026
Indonesia’s Prabowo sacks chief of staff as wiretap scandal tests alliance with Widodo4 November 2026
Indonesia deploys hundreds of security staff ahead of Jakarta student protests28 October 2026
Big dreams, growing pains in Indonesia: Prabowo’s turbulent 2 years in power23 October 2026
Can Prabowo’s economic nationalism save Indonesia from potential MSCI downgrade?22 October 2026

Questions

When was Prabowo Subianto born?: Prabowo Subianto was born on 17 October 1951 in Jakarta.
What positions has Prabowo Subianto held?: Positions held by Prabowo Subianto include: President of Indonesia (since 20 October 2024); Minister of Defence (2019–2024); Commander of Army Strategic Reserve Command (1998–1998); Commander of Kopassus (1995–1998); Commander of Group 3 Kopassus (until 1995).
Where did Prabowo Subianto study?: Prabowo Subianto was educated at Military Academy, The American School in London, Victoria Institution.

Sources

Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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