Suparman

Suparman (6 March 1913 – 14 October 1948) was the first minister of justice of the State of Pasundan.

Mr. Raden Suparman
Minister of Justice of Pasundan
In office 8 May 1948 – 14 October 1948
Preceded by	office created
Succeeded by	Tan Hwat Tiang
Personal details
Born	(1913-03-06)6 March 1913 Sagalaherang, Purwakarta, Dutch East Indies
Died	14 October 1948(1948-10-14) (aged 35) Cirebon, Pasundan

Suparman was born in 1913 at Sagalaherang, Purwakarta. In 1937, he graduated from the High School of Law in Jakarta, and earned the Master of Laws degree. After he graduated, he became an advocate and procurator in Cirebon until his appointment as the Minister of Justice.[1]

During the Japanese occupation, Suparman took office as a notary and as a social affairs officer. After the independence of Indonesia, Suparman became the Head of Office for Social Affairs in Cirebon. After the first Dutch military aggression, he became a social affairs officer again.[1]

He was appointed as the Minister of Justice by Prime Minister Adil Puradiredja on 8 May 1948.[1]

He died in a car crash during his working trip to Cirebon on 14 October 1948. His position was replaced by Tan Hwat Tiang four days later.[2]