Kristiani Herawati
| Kristiani Herawati | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Yudhoyono and Kristiani | |
| First Lady of Indonesia | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 20 October 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Taufiq Kiemas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 July 1952 Yogyakarta, Indonesia |
| Spouse(s) | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (m. 1976) |
| Children | Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (b. August 10, 1978) Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono (b. November 24, 1980) |
| Alma mater | Merdeka University |
| Occupation | Politician, Social activist |
| Religion | Islam |
Kristiani Herawati (also Ani Bambang Yudhoyono) (born 6 July 1952) is the wife of current Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and First Lady of Indonesia since 2004.
Family and education
Kristiani Herawati was born on July 6, 1952 in Yogyakarta, to Lieutenant-General (Ret.) Sarwo Edhie Wibowo and Hj. Sri Sunarti Hadiyah.
In 1973, she became a medical student at the Christian University of Indonesia, but in the third year she quit to marry Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 1976. Ani later continued studying at the Merdeka University in the city of Malang and graduated with Bachelor degree in Political Science in 1998.[1]
Career
Her political activities include her 2004 appointment as Vice Chairman of the Democratic Party. She campaigned for the election of her husband for President of the Republic of Indonesia.
Following her husband's election to the presidency, organised polio immunisation campaigns and Mobil Pintar (Smart Cars), where vans are filled with books for children to read. When the earthquake and tsunami hit Aceh and Nias, she assisted in relief efforts.[1]
Delias kristianiae
In 2007, a rare Papuan butterfly species was named after her. She was presented with a specimen of the butterfly Delias kristianiae which she donated to the museum.
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Taufiq Kiemas |
First Lady of Indonesia 20 October 2004 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |