Mohammad Hatta

ModernPoliticianIndonesia1902 — 1980

First vice president and co-proclaimer of Indonesia.

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Quick Facts

Born

1902

Died

1980

Country

Indonesia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)12

Political (20%)65

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score53.2

Mohammad Hatta — Complete Timeline

1945 AD

Proclamation of Indonesian IndependencePolitical Action

Mohammad Hatta, alongside Sukarno, proclaimed Indonesia's independence on August 17, 1945. This act declared the nation's sovereignty from Dutch colonial rule, initiating the Indonesian National Revolution.

IndependenceProclamationSukarno

Impact: nationalconstructive

Elected First Vice President of IndonesiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Hatta was elected as the first Vice President of Indonesia by the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence. He served alongside President Sukarno, playing a key role in the early government and diplomacy of the new republic.

Vice PresidentEarly RepublicGovernment

Impact: nationalconstructive

1947 AD

Signed the Linggadjati AgreementPolitical Action◆ Major

As Prime Minister, Hatta signed the Linggadjati Agreement with the Netherlands, which recognized de facto Indonesian control over Java, Sumatra, and Madura. The agreement was a diplomatic effort to end the Indonesian National Revolution but later broke down.

DiplomacyLinggadjatiRevolution

Impact: national

1956 AD

Resigned as Vice PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Hatta resigned as Vice President due to disagreements with President Sukarno over the direction of the state, particularly regarding the shift towards Guided Democracy. His resignation marked a significant political rift in Indonesia's early leadership.

ResignationSukarnoGuided Democracy

Impact: nationaldestructive