Mangkunegara IX

Mangkunegara IX (18 August 1951 – 13 August 2021) was the traditional ruler of the former state of Mangkunegaran, located in Java, Indonesia. He succeeded his father, Mangkunegara VIII, as the 9th Ruler of Mangkunegaran on 3 September 1987. His full royal name was Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Arya Mangkunegara IX.

Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Aria
Mangkunegara IX
Mangkunegara IX as a candidate for the Regional Representative Council
9th Ruler of Mangkunegaran
In office
3 September 1987  13 August 2021
Preceded byMangkunegara VIII
Succeeded byMangkunegara X
Personal details
Born
Gusti Pangeran Harjo Sujiwakusuma

(1951-08-18)18 August 1951
Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Died13 August 2021(2021-08-13) (aged 69)
Jakarta, Indonesia
Resting placeAstana Girilayu
Spouses
(m. 1974; div. 1984)
    (m. 19902021)
    RelationsSukarno (father-in-law)
    Yogi Supardi (father-in-law)
    ChildrenFrom Sukmawati Soekarno: Paundrakarna
    Putri Agung Suniwati
    From GKP Mangkunegara IX:
    Bhre Cakrahutomo Wira Sudjiwo
    Ancillasura Sudjiwo
    ParentK.G.P.A.A. Mangkunagara VIII
    ResidencePura Mangkunegaran

    Prior to his accession he was named Gusti Pangeran Hadiningrat Sujiwa Kusuma. In the meantime G.P.H. Sudjiwo Kusumo became viceroy in Mangkunegaran.

    His accession was controversial because for the first time in Indonesian history, Mangkunegaran involved relatives outside the core to participate in the decision.

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