Here’s a simplified family tree of B. J. Habibie, Indonesia’s 3rd president and one of its most respected technocrats and leaders.


🌳 B. J. Habibie Family Tree

🧓 Parents

  1. Father: Alwi Abdul Jalil Habibie

  • A farmer and agriculturist from Gorontalo.

  2. Mother: R.A. Tuti Marini Puspowardojo

  •  A Javanese noblewoman from Yogyakarta.


👤 B. J. Habibie (1936–2019)

  • Full Name: Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie

  • Titles: Prof. Dr. Ing. H. B. J. Habibie

  • Profession: Aeronautical Engineer, Technocrat, President of Indonesia (1998–1999)

  • Known for:

    • Being the Father of Indonesian Technology

    • Indonesia’s first president after Suharto’s resignation

    • Promoting democratization and civil liberties in Indonesia

    • Founding PT IPTN (Indonesian Aerospace)

    • Serving as Minister of Research and Technology (1978–1998)


💍 Wife: Hasri Ainun Besari (1937–2010)

  • Profession: Medical doctor

  • Role: First Lady of Indonesia (1998–1999)

  • Known for her intelligence, elegance, and supportive role during Habibie’s presidency

  • Their love story is famous and portrayed in the popular film “Habibie & Ainun”

 


👨‍👦 Children

  1. Ilham Akbar Habibie

    • Profession: Engineer, Entrepreneur

    • Education: Studied in Germany like his father

    • Involved in tech, aviation, and renewable energy sectors

    • Leads PT Ilthabi Rekatama and The Habibie Center

  2. Thareq Kemal Habibie

    • Maintains a more private life

    • Occasionally appears at public or family events


🧬 Siblings

B. J. Habibie was the fourth of eight children. Some of his siblings were involved in business or government, though not as publicly well-known as him.


🧾 Notes:

  • Ilham Habibie is sometimes seen as continuing his father's legacy in technology and innovation.

  • The Habibie family is widely respected for their education, modesty, and national contributions.

  • The family is part Bugis-Gorontalo (from Sulawesi) and Javanese (from Yogyakarta), reflecting Indonesia’s diverse cultural heritage.


🏛️ Legacy of the Habibie Family

  • The Habibie Center: An independent think tank founded by Habibie to promote democracy and human rights.

  • Influence in Education: Known for supporting scholarships and research initiatives, especially for Indonesians to study abroad.

  • Symbol of Modernization: B. J. Habibie is seen as a visionary who tried to modernize Indonesia through science and technology.

 

 

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