Gamawan Fauzi
| Gamawan Fauzi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 27th Interior Minister of Indonesia | |
| In office 22 October 2009 – 20 October 2014 | |
| President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
| Preceded by | Mardiyanto |
| Succeeded by | Tjahjo Kumolo |
| Governor of West Sumatra | |
| In office 15 August 2005 – 22 October 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Thamrin |
| Succeeded by | Marlis Rahman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 9, 1957 Solok, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Spouse(s) | Vita Gamawan Fauzi |
| Children | Idola Prima Gita Gina Dwi Fachria Gian Gufran |
| Alma mater | Andalas University State University of Padang |
| Religion | Islam |
Gamawan Fauzi (born 9 November 1957 in Solok, West Sumatra) is an Indonesian politician. He was the Minister of Home Affairs in the Second United Indonesia Cabinet and head of the Department of Home Affairs in the Second United Indonesia Cabinet. He holds a bachelor degree from the Andalas University School of Law in Padang. He won the Bung Hatta Award for his efforts to battle corruption. Despite having been supported by the Indonesian Democratic Party – Struggle in his successful election campaign for the governorship of West Sumatra, he supported Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of the rival Democrat Party in the 2009 Indonesian presidential election.[1]
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mardiyanto |
Minister of Home Affairs 22 October 2009–20 October 2014 |
Succeeded by Tjahjo Kumolo |
| Preceded by Thamrin (acting) |
Governor of West Sumatera 2005–2009 |
Succeeded by Marlis Rahman (acting) |
References
- ↑ "United Indonesia Cabinet 2009-2014". The Jakarta Post. 2009-10-22. p. 3.