Ahmad Yani

ModernGeneralIndonesia1922 — ?

Indonesian army commander killed in 1965 coup.

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Quick Facts

Born

1922

Country

Indonesia

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)37

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score43.3

Ahmad Yani — Complete Timeline

1962 AD

Appointed Army Chief of StaffPolitical Action◆ Major

Ahmad Yani was appointed Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army. He was a key figure in the military's modernization and its role in national politics under President Sukarno.

MilitaryAppointmentIndonesia

Impact: national

1965 AD

Kidnapped and Killed in the 30 September MovementWar

Yani was kidnapped and executed by members of the 30 September Movement, a coup attempt by leftist forces. His death triggered a violent anti-communist purge led by General Soeharto.

CoupDeathPolitical Violence

Impact: nationaltragic