Bagindo Azizchan

Bagindo Azizchan (30 September 1910 – 19 July 1947), is the second Mayor of Padang after independence, which was inaugurated on August 15, 1946 replacing Mr. Abubakar Jaar.[1] He died at the age of 36 years after being involved in a battle against the Netherlands. His body was interred at the Heroes Cemetery "Bahagia", Bukittinggi. On 9 November 2005 Azizchan was declared a National Hero of Indonesia.[2]

Bagindo Aziz Chan
2nd Mayor of Padang
In office 1946–1947
Preceded by	Mr. Abubakar Jaar
Succeeded by	Said Rasad
Personal details
Born	September 30, 1910 Padang, Dutch East Indies
Died	July 19, 1947 (aged 36) Padang, Indonesia
Nationality	Indonesian
Children	8
Profession	Teacher

References

1. Husein, Ahmad (1992). Sejarah Perjuangan Kemerdekaan R.I. di Minangkabau/Riau 1945-1950. Volume 1. Badan Pemurnian Sejarah Indonesia-Minangkabau. ISBN 978-979-405-126-9.
2. Mirnawati (2012). Kumpulan Pahlawan Indonesia Terlengkap [Most Complete Collection of Indonesian Heroes] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: CIF. ISBN 978-979-788-343-0.