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Suharto
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Su·har·to  (s-härt, s-) 1921-2008.
Indonesian military and political leader who seized power in 1967 and was elected president in 1968. He resigned under pressure in 1998 following an economic crisis.

Suharto [sʊˈhɑːtəʊ]
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(Biographies / Suharto, T. N. J (1921 M, Indonesian, MILITARY: general, POLITICS: statesman, POLITICS: head of state) T. N. J. born 1921, Indonesian general and statesman; president (1968-98)
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Noun1.Suharto - Indonesian statesman who seized power from Sukarno in 1967 (born in 1921)


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