Feisal Tanjung
General Feisal Edno Tanjung (17 June 1939 – 18 February 2013), known as Feisal Tanjung, was an Indonesian Army general who was ABRI Commander (from 21 May 1993 to 12 February 1998) and also served as Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security of the Republic of Indonesia. He had experience in combat, territorial and education. Much of his career was spent in special forces, Sandhi Yudha RPKAD Group (Kopassus) and later at the Kostrad 17th Airborne Infantry Brigade.
General (Ret.) Feisal Tanjung | |
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| 5th Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs | |
| In office 14 March 1998 – 20 October 1999 | |
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| Preceded by | Susilo Sudarman |
| Succeeded by | Wiranto |
| 11th Commander of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Indonesia | |
| In office 21 May 1993 – 12 February 1998 | |
| President | Suharto |
| Preceded by | General Edi Sudradjat |
| Succeeded by | General Wiranto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Feisal Edno Tanjung 17 June 1939 Taroetoeng, Tapanoeli, Dutch East Indies |
| Died | 18 February 2013 (aged 73) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Masrowida Lubis |
| Alma mater | Indonesian Military Academy |
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| Awards | ICSA Awards 2008 |
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| Allegiance | Indonesia |
| Branch/service | Indonesian Army |
| Years of service | 1961–1998 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Infantry (Kopassus) |
| Commands | Indonesian Armed Forces |
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