Bagindo Azizchan
Bagindo Azizchan (30 September 1910 – 19 July 1947), was an Indonesian independence fighter and second Mayor of Padang after independence, inaugurated on 15 August 1946, replacing Abubakar Jaar. He died at the age of 36 after being involved in a battle against Dutch forces. His body was buried at the Bahagia Heroes Cemetery, Bukittinggi. On 9 November 2005, Bagindo Azizchan was declared a National Hero of Indonesia.
Bagindo Aziz Chan | |
|---|---|
| Second Mayor of Padang | |
| In office 15 August 1946 – 19 July 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Mr. Abubakar Jaar |
| Succeeded by | Said Rasad |
| First Deputy mayor of Padang | |
| In office 24 January 1946 – 15 August 1946 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 September 1910 Padang, West Sumatra, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 19 July 1947 (aged 36) Padang, West Sumatra |
| Nationality | Indonesia |
| Political party | Union of Indonesian Muslims (until 1937) Indonesian Islamic Union Party (1945-1947) |
| Spouse(s) | R. Entis Atisah Hj. Siti Zaura Oesman. |
| Children | Hj. Ineke Azizchan Nafis |
| Alma mater | Rechtshoogeschool te Batavia |
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