Kristiani Herrawati
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Kristiani Herawati (born 6 July 1952) is the wife of current Indonesian President
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
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and Hj. Sri Sunarti Hadiyah.
In 1973, she became a medical student at the Christian University of Indonesia, but in the third year she quit to marry Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 1976. Ani later continued studying at the Merdeka University in the city of Malang
and graduated with Bachelor degree in Political Science in 1998.
. She campaigned for the election of her husband for President of the Republic of Indonesia.
Following her husband's election to the presidency, organised polio immunisation campaigns and Mobil Pintar (Smart Cars), where vans are filled with books for children to read. When the earthquake and tsunami hit Aceh
and Nias
, she assisted in relief efforts.
which she donated to the museum.
President of Indonesia
The President of the Republic of Indonesia is the head of state and the head of government of the Republic of Indonesia.The first president was Sukarno and the current president is Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.- Sukarno era :...
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono AC , is an Indonesian politician and retired Army general officer who has been President of Indonesia since 2004....
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Family and education
Kristiani Herawati was born on July 6, 1952 in Yogyakarta, to Lieutenant-General (Ret.) Sarwo Edhie WibowoSarwo Edhie Wibowo
Sarwo Edhie Wibowo was one of Indonesia's most famous Generals.-Early life:Sarwo Edhie was born in Purworejo, Central Java to a family of civil servants working for the Dutch Colonial Government. As a child, he learned silat as a form of self-defense...
and Hj. Sri Sunarti Hadiyah.
In 1973, she became a medical student at the Christian University of Indonesia, but in the third year she quit to marry Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 1976. Ani later continued studying at the Merdeka University in the city of Malang
Malang
Malang is the second largest city in East Java province, Indonesia. It has an ancient history dating back to the Mataram Kingdom. The city population at the 2010 Census was 819,708. During the period of Dutch colonization, it was a popular destination for European residents. The city is famous for...
and graduated with Bachelor degree in Political Science in 1998.
Career
Her political activities include her 2004 appointment as Vice Chairman of the Democratic PartyDemocratic Party (Indonesia)
The Democratic Party is a political party in Indonesia, was founded on 9 September 2001. Its ideology is based on the Indonesian concept of Pancasila.-Origins:...
. She campaigned for the election of her husband for President of the Republic of Indonesia.
Following her husband's election to the presidency, organised polio immunisation campaigns and Mobil Pintar (Smart Cars), where vans are filled with books for children to read. When the earthquake and tsunami hit Aceh
Aceh
Aceh is a special region of Indonesia, located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. Its full name is Daerah Istimewa Aceh , Nanggroë Aceh Darussalam and Aceh . Past spellings of its name include Acheh, Atjeh and Achin...
and Nias
Nias
Nīas is an island off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Nias is also the name of the archipelago, containing the Hinako archipelago....
, she assisted in relief efforts.
Delias kristianiae
In 2007, a rare Papuan butterfly species was named after her. She was presented with a specimen of the butterfly Delias kristianiaeDelias kristianiae
Delias kristianiae is a rare Papuan butterfly that is named after the Indonesian first lady Kristiani Herawati. Kristiani Herawati was presented with a specimen of D. kristianiae after the species was named, which she donated to a museum....
which she donated to the museum.