Megawati Sukarnoputri
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| Megawati Sukarnoputri | |
|---|---|
| 5th President of Indonesia | |
| In office July 23 2001 – October 20 2004 |
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| Vice President | Hamzah Haz |
| Preceded by | Abdurrahman Wahid |
| Succeeded by | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 23, 1947 Jogjakarta, Indonesia |
| Political party | Indonesian Democratic Party – Struggle |
| Spouse(s) | Taufiq Kiemas |
| Religion | Islam |
| Website | http://www.megawati.net |
Diah Permata Megawati Setiawati Soekarnoputri (born January 23, 1947), was President of Indonesia from July 2001 to October 20, 2004. She was the country's first female President, and the first Indonesian leader born after independence. On September 20 she lost her campaign for re-election in the 2004 Indonesian presidential election. She is the daughter of Indonesia's first president, Sukarno.
| Preceded by Abdurrahman Wahid |
Presidents of Indonesia 2001-2004 |
Succeeded by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |