Bagindo Azizchan
Bagindo Azizchan (September 30, 1910 – July 19, 1947), is the second Mayor of Padang after independence, which was inaugurated on August 15, 1946 replacing Mr. Abubakar Jaar.[1] He died at the age of 36 years after being involved in a battle against the Netherlands. His body was interred at the Heroes Cemetery "Bahagia", Bukittinggi. On November 9, 2005 Azizchan was declared a National Hero of Indonesia.[2]
Bagindo Aziz Chan | |
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| 2nd Mayor of Padang | |
| In office 1946–1947 | |
| Preceded by | Mr. Abubakar Jaar |
| Succeeded by | Said Rasad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1910 Padang, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | July 19, 1947 (aged 36) Padang, Indonesia |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Children | 8 |
| Profession | Teacher |
References
- Husein, Ahmad (1992). Sejarah Perjuangan Kemerdekaan R.I. di Minangkabau/Riau 1945-1950. Volume 1. Badan Pemurnian Sejarah Indonesia-Minangkabau. ISBN 978-979-405-126-9.
- Mirnawati (2012). Kumpulan Pahlawan Indonesia Terlengkap [Most Complete Collection of Indonesian Heroes] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: CIF. ISBN 978-979-788-343-0.
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