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4th President of the Republic of Indonesia

Lived
1940–2009
Country
Indonesia
Books
1

Abdurrahman Wahid published 1 novel, beginning with 23 July 2001 Decree (2001).

Updated September 2026

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Abdurrahman Wahid books in order of publication

  1. 23 July 2001 Decree (Jul 2001)

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About Abdurrahman Wahid

Abdurrahman Wahid, more colloquially known as Gus Dur, 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 from office in 2001. A long time leader within the Nahdlatul Ulama organization, he was the founder of the National Awakening Party (PKB). He also received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his services to democratization and human rights in Indonesia. He was the son of former Minister of Religious Affairs Wahid Hasyim, and the grandson of Nahdatul Ulama founder Hasyim Asy'ari. Due to a visual impairment caused by glaucoma, he was blind in the left eye and roughly 80% blind in his right eye. He was the first president of Indonesia to have had physical disabilities.

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Abdurrahman Wahid FAQ

How many books has Abdurrahman Wahid written?
Abdurrahman Wahid published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Abdurrahman Wahid's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with 23 July 2001 Decree.
What is Abdurrahman Wahid's last book?
23 July 2001 Decree (2001).
What is Abdurrahman Wahid's most famous book?
23 July 2001 Decree (2001) is Abdurrahman Wahid's most widely read book.

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