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Prof. Dr. '''Raden Soelaiman Effendi Koesoemah Atmadja''' is a [[National Heroes of Indonesia|National Hero of Indonesia]] and the first Chairman of its [[Supreme Court of Indonesia|Supreme Court]]. |
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==Early life== |
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Atmaja was born on September 8th 1898 to a noble family in [[Purwakarta Regency]], [[Purwakarta]], West Java. |
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He obtained his diploma from the Faculty of Law at the Recht school, or the School of Justice, at the [[University of Indonesia]] in 1913. |
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Atmadja started his career as a court clerk in 1919 and was seconded to the Court at [[Bogor]]. That same year he received a scholarship to continue his legal education at the [[University of Leiden]]. |
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In 1922 he completed his studies. He obtained the title ''Doctor in de rechtsgeleerheid'' with a dissertation entitled '' De Mohamedaansche Vrome Stichtingen in Indie'' (Institute of Islamic Scholars in the Dutch East Indies), in which he outlined the [[law of war]] in the [[Dutch East Indies]]. |
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==Judicial career== |
==Judicial career== |
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Upon his return to the Dutch East Indies, Kusuma offered directly Atmadja judge Raad Van Justitie (at [[High Court]]) [[Jakarta|Batavia]]. To take part in a year there, Kusuma Atmadja directly appointed Landraad Voor Zitter (Chairman of the District Court) in [[Indramayu]]. |
Upon his return to the Dutch East Indies, Kusuma offered directly Atmadja judge Raad Van Justitie (at [[High Court]]) [[Jakarta|Batavia]]. To take part in a year there, Kusuma Atmadja directly appointed Landraad Voor Zitter (Chairman of the District Court) in [[Indramayu]].{{clarify}} |
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He was listed as a High Court Judge [[Padang]], chairman PN [[Semarang]] and Judge PT Semarang. |
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When Japan evicted the Dutch, Atmadja continued as a court official. In 1942, he served as Chairman of Tihoo Hooin (District Court) in Semarang. In addition, he was also appointed as Justice Leader for Central Java in 1944. |
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==Members of IABPoII== |
==Members of IABPoII== |
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Atmaja became a member of the [[Investigation Agency Business Preparation of Indonesian Independence]], or BPUPKI, on April 29, 1945. The body was an effort to gain the support of the [[Indonesian people]] using the promise of Japanese help for Indonesian independence. |
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==Indonesian Independence Era== |
==Indonesian Independence Era== |
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After Indonesia gained its independence on August 17, 1945, |
After Indonesia gained its independence on August 17, 1945, Atmaja was assigned to establish the country's [[Indonesian Supreme Court|Supreme Court]] in 1950. He served as its chairman from 1950 until his death in 1952. |
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from 1950 until his death in 1952. |
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At his tenure he moved to the position of MA [[London]] from earlier in [[Yogyakarta]] |
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He was asked by the Dutch State to lead the formation of the Dutch teddy [[State Pasundan]] in 1947, but refused. |
He was asked by the Dutch State to lead the formation of the Dutch teddy [[State Pasundan]] in 1947, but refused. |
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A position which he never carried was Professor in the Faculty of Law [[Gajah Mada University]] and Professor of the College of Police. |
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==Death== |
==Death== |
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Prof. Dr. Raden Soelaiman Koesoemah Atmadja Effendi died on August 11, 1952 in [[London]] and was buried in [[Kalibata Heroes Cemetery]]. |
Prof. Dr. Raden Soelaiman Koesoemah Atmadja Effendi died on August 11, 1952 in [[London]] and was buried in [[Kalibata Heroes Cemetery]]. |
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==Recognition== |
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Atmadja was awarded the title of National Hero by Presidential Decree No. 124/1965. |
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Kusumah Atmaja | |
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| Chairman of Supreme Court of Indonesia | |
| In office 1950–1952 | |
| Preceded by | New Term |
| Succeeded by | Wirjono Prodjodikoro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1898 Purwakarta, West Java, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | August 11, 1952 (aged 53) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Alma mater | Leiden University |
Prof. Dr. Raden Soelaiman Effendi Koesoemah Atmadja is a National Hero of Indonesia and the first Chairman of its Supreme Court.
Early life
Atmaja was born on September 8th 1898 to a noble family in Purwakarta Regency, Purwakarta, West Java.
He obtained his diploma from the Faculty of Law at the Recht school, or the School of Justice, at the University of Indonesia in 1913.
Atmadja started his career as a court clerk in 1919 and was seconded to the Court at Bogor. That same year he received a scholarship to continue his legal education at the University of Leiden.
In 1922 he completed his studies. He obtained the title Doctor in de rechtsgeleerheid with a dissertation entitled De Mohamedaansche Vrome Stichtingen in Indie (Institute of Islamic Scholars in the Dutch East Indies), in which he outlined the law of war in the Dutch East Indies.
Judicial career
Upon his return to the Dutch East Indies, Kusuma offered directly Atmadja judge Raad Van Justitie (at High Court) Batavia. To take part in a year there, Kusuma Atmadja directly appointed Landraad Voor Zitter (Chairman of the District Court) in Indramayu.[clarification needed]
He was listed as a High Court Judge Padang, chairman PN Semarang and Judge PT Semarang.
When Japan evicted the Dutch, Atmadja continued as a court official. In 1942, he served as Chairman of Tihoo Hooin (District Court) in Semarang. In addition, he was also appointed as Justice Leader for Central Java in 1944.
Members of IABPoII
Atmaja became a member of the Investigation Agency Business Preparation of Indonesian Independence, or BPUPKI, on April 29, 1945. The body was an effort to gain the support of the Indonesian people using the promise of Japanese help for Indonesian independence.
Indonesian Independence Era
After Indonesia gained its independence on August 17, 1945, Atmaja was assigned to establish the country's Supreme Court in 1950. He served as its chairman from 1950 until his death in 1952.
He was asked by the Dutch State to lead the formation of the Dutch teddy State Pasundan in 1947, but refused.
Death
Prof. Dr. Raden Soelaiman Koesoemah Atmadja Effendi died on August 11, 1952 in London and was buried in Kalibata Heroes Cemetery.
Recognition
Atmadja was awarded the title of National Hero by Presidential Decree No. 124/1965.