Megawati Sukarnoputri

ModernPoliticianIndonesia1947 — ?

First female president of Indonesia, daughter of Sukarno.

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Quick Facts

Born

1947

Country

Indonesia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)14

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)36

Total Score46.0

Megawati Sukarnoputri — Complete Timeline

1999 AD

Appointed Vice President Under Abdurrahman WahidPolitical Action

Megawati was elected vice president by the People's Consultative Assembly, serving under President Abdurrahman Wahid. Her appointment was part of a power-sharing arrangement between secular nationalists and Islamic parties.

Vice PresidencyCoalitionReformasi

Impact: nationalconstructive

Led Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) to VictoryPolitical Action◆ Major

Megawati's PDI-P won the largest share of votes in the 1999 legislative election, securing 33.7% of the vote. Despite this victory, she was initially denied the presidency due to political maneuvering by Islamic parties.

Election VictoryPDI-PDemocracy

Impact: nationalconstructive

2001 AD

Became First Female President of IndonesiaPolitical Action

Megawati Sukarnoputri was sworn in as the fifth president of Indonesia, succeeding Abdurrahman Wahid after his impeachment. She became the first female president of Indonesia and the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority nation.

PresidencyGender EqualityFirst Female President

Impact: globalconstructive

2004 AD

Lost Presidential Election to Susilo Bambang YudhoyonoPolitical Action◆ Major

Megawati was defeated in the first direct presidential election by Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The election marked Indonesia's first direct presidential vote, and her loss ended her presidency after three years.

ElectionDefeatDemocracy

Impact: national