Amir Sjarifuddin Harahap

Prime Minister of Indonesia

Amir Syarifuddin Harahap 27 April 1907 Medan, North Sumatra, Dutch East Indies

19 December 1948(1948-12-19) (41) Soerakarta, Central Java, Indonesia

3 July 1947 – 29 January 1948

Amir Sjarifuddin Harahap, also spelled Amir Sjarifoeddin Harahap (27 April 1907 – 19 December 1948), was a socialist politician and one of the Indonesian Republic's first leaders, becoming Prime Minister during the country's National Revolution. Amir was a major leader of the left during the revolution. He was killed in 1948 by Indonesian troops following his involvement in the Madiun Affair.