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Abdurrahman Wahid — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 4 August 1940 · Died: 30 December 2009 · Age at death: 69

How old was Abdurrahman Wahid when he died?

Abdurrahman Wahid died aged 69. He was born on 4 August 1940 and died on 30 December 2009.

First democratically elected President of Indonesia

Did you know?Widely known by his nickname Gus Dur, he was also a highly respected leader of the largest independent Islamic organisation in the world.

Abdurrahman Wahid ( AHB-doo-RAHKH-mahn wah-HEED; Indonesian:; né ad-Dakhil, 7 September 1940 – 30 December 2009), more colloquially known as Gus Dur (Indonesian: ), was an Indonesian politician and Islamic religious leader who served as the fourth president of Indonesia, from his election in 1999 until he was removed…

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Age at death: 69
Would be: 86
Years since death: 16

Born: August 4, 1940 · Jombang, Indonesia
Died: December 30, 2009
Cause of death: Cardiovascular disease
Nationality: Indonesian
Known for: Politics, Media

Family

Father: Wahid Hasyim
Mother: Sholihah Bisri
Spouse: Sinta Nuriyah
Children: Alissa Qotrunnada, Anita Hayatunnufus, Inayah Wulandari, Yenny Wahid

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