Soeharto

ModernGeneralIndonesia1921 — ?

New Order president who ruled for 32 years.

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Quick Facts

Born

1921

Country

Indonesia

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)58

Leadership (15%)78

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score62.0

Soeharto — Complete Timeline

1966 AD

Assumed Power via SupersemarPolitical Action

Soeharto received the Supersemar order from President Sukarno, granting him authority to restore order after the 30 September Movement. This marked the beginning of his rise to power.

Power TransitionSupersemarIndonesia

Impact: national

1967 AD

Inaugurated as Acting PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

Soeharto was inaugurated as acting president, replacing Sukarno. He formally became president in 1968, beginning the New Order regime that lasted 32 years.

PresidencyNew OrderIndonesia

Impact: national

1975 AD

Invasion of East TimorWar◆ Major

Soeharto ordered the invasion of East Timor following its declaration of independence. The occupation resulted in widespread human rights abuses and an estimated 100,000-200,000 deaths.

InvasionEast TimorHuman Rights

Impact: regionaldestructive

1998 AD

Resignation Amidst Economic CrisisPolitical Action

Soeharto resigned as president after massive protests triggered by the Asian Financial Crisis. His resignation ended the New Order regime and led to democratic reforms.

ResignationCrisisReformasi

Impact: nationaltragic