City History of Semarang
SEMARANG, as city and highway Mother city of Central Java, has a long history. Originally from the mud flat, which later developed into rapidly progressive environment and appeared as an important city. As a big city, he absorbed a lot of newcomers. They, and explore life and live in the city of Semarang until the end of dead. Then next follow the life of the next generation. In the past, there's a prince of Demak Kingdom called Made with her son Raden Pandan Arang, Demak to leave the area where the West area then called Tirang Island, opening up a forest and boarding and adapt Islam. From time to time that the more fertile areas, from between the fertility of the tamarind tree appear charcoal (Javanese: Charcoal Asem), giving the title or the name of it Semarang.
SEMARANG, as city and highway Mother city of Central Java, has a long history. Originally from the mud flat, which later developed into rapidly progressive environment and appeared as an important city. As a big city, he absorbed a lot of newcomers. They, and explore life and live in the city of Semarang until the end of dead. Then next follow the life of the next generation. In the past, there's a prince of Demak Kingdom called Made with her son Raden Pandan Arang, Demak to leave the area where the West area then called Tirang Island, opening up a forest and boarding and adapt Islam. From time to time that the more fertile areas, from between the fertility of the tamarind tree appear charcoal (Javanese: Charcoal Asem), giving the title or the name of it Semarang.
As the founder of the village, then became head of the local area, with a degree Ageng Kyai Pandan Arang I. After, the leaders of her son held by the title Pandan Arang II. Under Pandan Arang, Semarang area indicates the growth that has increased, so that to attract and Sultan Hadiwijaya Pajang. Because of the increased area requirements can be met, then decided to make Semarang at the Regency. Finally Pandan Arang by Sultan Pajang consultation with Sunan Kalijaga, also coincided withthe commemoration of Prophet Muhammad SAW Maulid, 12 Rabiul date the beginning of the year 954 H, or coinciding with the date May 2 1547 Regent Christian coronation be the first. On that "the customs and the political stand Semarang city." Governmental Pandan Arang II shows the prosperity and welfare of the population that can be enjoyed. However, that time can not persist because in accordance with the advice of Sunan Kalijaga, Regent Pandan Arang II resigned from the mundane life of abundant ruah. He left his old job, behind Semarang City with the family to the South direction through Salatiga and Boyolali, eventually to a hill called jabalekat in Klaten district. Of this, he became a herald of Islam and unify the area of Central Java and South titled Sunan Tembayat. He died in 1553 and lie down at top Mount Jabalkat. After Regent Pandan Arang resign ago replaced by Raden Ketib, Prince Kanoman or Pandan Arang III (1553-1586), followed for the next Mas R. Tumenggung Tambi (1657-1659), Mas Tumenggung Wongsorejo (1659 - 1666), Mas Tumenggung Prawiroprojo (1966-1670), Mas Tumenggung Alap-alap (1670-1674), Kyai Mertonoyo, Kyai Tumenggung. Kyai Yudonegoro or Adipati Suromenggolo (1674 -1701), Raden Raden Maotoyudo or Sumingrat (1743-1751), Marmowijoyo or Sumowijoyo or Sumonegoro or Surohadmienggolo (1751-1773), Surohadimenggolo IV (1773 -?), Adipati Surohadimenggolo V or kanjeng Terboyo ( ?), Raden Tumenggung Surohadiningrat (? -1841), Putro Surohadimenggolo (1841-1855), Mas Ngabehi Reksonegoro (1855-1860), RTP Suryokusurno (1860-1887), RTP Reksodirjo (1887-1891), RMTA Purbaningrat (1891 -- ?), Raden Cokrodipuro (? -1927), RM Soebiyono (1897-1927), RM Amin Suyitno (1927-1942), RMAA Sukarman Mertohadinegoro (1942-1945), R. Taruna Soediyono Kusumo (1945-1945), only lasted a month, M. Soemardjito Priyohadisubroto (years 1946, 1949 - 1952 period the Government of the Republic of Indonesia) at the time the Government Ris administration federal RM.Condronegoro appointed Regent until 1949. After recognition of the sovereignty of the Netherlands, Regent his transfer to the M. Sumardjito. Successor is R. Oetoyo Koesoemo (1952-1956). Position as a regent of Semarang not take the city but the area outside the city take Semarang. This occurred as a result of the City of Semarang of Development Praja. In the year 1906 with Stanblat Number 120 years in 1906 to make of Government Gemeente. The government of this city are a Burgemeester (Mayor). The system is held by the Government of the Netherlands ended in 1942 with coming government of Japan. During the Japanese become local government in Semarang Head of Military (Shico) from Japan. Accompanied by two representatives (Fuku Shico) each from Japan and a nation of Indonesia. After the independence of Indonesia proclamation on 17 August 1945, Semarang City government can not run because the duties of the Netherlands. Year 1946 on behalf of the associate lnggris submit to the city of Semarang Belanda.Ini going on in May 1946. On 3 June 1946 with a gimmick camouflage., the Netherlands comprehend Mr. Sudjahri priest, mayor of Semarang before proclamation of independence. Not long after independence, that is until the 15th of October 1945 there were 20 events heroic young men who Semarang battle against Japanese troops who are willing to insist not submit themselves to the forces of the Republic of. This struggle is known as The Five Day. During the Dutch government does not have Semarang city. Narnun the combatants in the field of government still running the government in the rural areas or areas outside the evacuation of the city until December 1948. regional refugee moved from the city Purwodadi, Gubug, Kedungjati, Salatiga, and finally in Yogyakarta. Head of government respectively held by the R Patah, and Mr R. Prawotosudibyo Ichsan. Government of the Netherlands, known as Recomba seeks re Gemeente government as in the colonial past under Slamet R Tirtosubroto. It was not successful, because in the restoration of sovereignty must be submitted to the commander KMKB Semarang in February 1950. I date April 1950 Major Suhardi, commander KMKB. the leadership of local governments to Semarang Mr Koesoedibyono, a high official in the Ministry of Home Affairs Yogyakarta. He recast the government apparatus in order to facilitate the way of government. Since 1945 the mayor who led the major cities of Semarang and a City and eventually became Praja Kota Semarang is as follows:1. Mr. Moch.lchsan2. Mr. Koesoebiyono (1949 - 1 Juli 1951)3. RM. Hadisoebeno Sosrowardoyo ( 1 Juli 1951 - 1 Januari 1958)4. Mr. Abdulmadjid Djojoadiningrat ( 7January 1958 - 1 January 1960) 5. RM Soebagyono Tjondrokoesoemo ( 1 Januari 1961 - 26 April 1964)6. Mr. Wuryanto ( 25 April 1964 - 1 September 1966) 7. Letkol. Soeparno ( 1 September 1966 - 6 Maret 1967)8. Letkol. R.Warsito Soegiarto ( 6 Maret 1967 - 2 Januari 1973)9. Kolonel Hadijanto ( 2 Januari 1973 - 15 Januari 1980)10. Kol. H. Imam Soeparto Tjakrajoeda SH ( 15 Januari 1980 - 19 Januari 1990)11. Kolonel H.Soetrisno Suharto ( 19Januari 1990 - 19 Januari 2000)12. H. Sukawi Sutarip SH. ( 19 Januari 2000 - sekarang ) (Various Sources)
