Mangkunegara VII
Ruler of Mangkunegaran
Biography
Lists
Also Viewed
The basics
Quick Facts
The details
Biography
Prince Mangkunagara VII of a noble house of Solo was ruler of the Mangkunegaran Palace and lands in Surakarta in Central Java in Indonesia from 1916 to 1944, reigning during both World Wars. This first Scouting organization in Indonesia was established on the initiative of Sri Paduka Mangkunagara VII in 1916. Noto Soeroto served as his personal secretary.
The building in which the National Press Monument is now housed was constructed in 1918 under the orders of Mangkunegara VII, as a society building and meeting hall. It was known as Sociëteit "Sasana Soeka" and designed by Mas Abu Kasan Atmodirono.
Works cited
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mangkunegara VI | Ruler of Mangkunegaran 1916 – 1944 | Succeeded by Mangkunegara VIII |