Profile of Ridwan Kamil, Sued for Divorce by Atalia Praratya

Kapanlagi.com - Ridwan Kamil is an Indonesian public figure known as an architect and politician. The former Governor of West Java was born in Bandung and has an educational background both domestically and abroad.

His career spans academia, professional fields, and regional government. Currently, his name is back in the public eye after Atalia Praratya filed for divorce.

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1. Family Background

Ridwan Kamil in His Youth (credit: instagram.com/ridwankamil)

Ridwan Kamil was born on October 4, 1971, in Bandung. His father is an academic at Padjadjaran University. The academic family environment also influenced his educational path. Since childhood, he has pursued formal education in Bandung.

2. Educational Background

Ridwan Kamil Graduation (credit: instagram.com/ridwankamil)

Ridwan Kamil completed his primary to secondary education at SDN Banjarsari III, SMP Negeri 2 Bandung, and SMA Negeri 3 Bandung. He graduated from the Bandung Institute of Technology in 1995 with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture. He then continued his education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he obtained a Master of Urban Design.

3. Career in Architecture

Ridwan Kamil Showcases a Painting (credit: instagram.com/ridwankamil)

After returning to Indonesia, Ridwan Kamil founded the architecture consulting firm Urbane in 2004. He also served as a part-time lecturer at the Bandung Institute of Technology for about 14 years. His activities focused on urban planning and design. This experience became part of his professional journey before entering politics.

4. Political Career Start

Ridwan Kamil Together with Prabowo Subianto (credit: instagram.com/ridwankamil)

Ridwan Kamil began his political career by running for Mayor of Bandung in 2013. He was elected and served until 2018. After that, he ran for Governor of West Java. Ridwan Kamil served as Governor of West Java for the 2018-2023 term.

5. Personal Life

Ridwan Kamil Celebrates Eid al-Fitr with Family (credit: instagram.com/ridwankamil)

Ridwan Kamil married Atalia Praratya on December 7, 1996. From this marriage, they were blessed with two children, Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz and Camillia Laetitia Azzahra. In May 2022, Eril passed away after being reported missing in the Aare River, Switzerland. This event garnered widespread public attention.

In 2020, their family also adopted a son named Arkana Aidan Misbach.

6. Current Political Activities

Ridwan Kamil in Front of the IKN Presidential Palace (credit: instagram.com/ridwankamil)

In January 2023, Ridwan Kamil officially joined the Golkar Party. He holds the position of Deputy Chairperson for Voter Mobilization. In 2024, Ridwan Kamil and Suswono will run as candidates for the Governor of DKI Jakarta for the 2024-2029 period.

To this day, his activities and statements continue to attract public attention, including developments related to his personal life.

7. Ridwan Kamil's Biography

Ridwan Kamil Holding a Cup of Coffee (credit: instagram.com/ridwankamil)

Full name: Dr. (H.C.) H. Mochamad Ridwan Kamil, S.T., M.U.D.

Nickname: Ridwan Kamil / Kang Emil

Place, date of birth: Bandung, October 4, 1971

Education: Bandung Institute of Technology, University of California Berkeley

Profession: Architect, politician

Political party: Golkar

Spouse: Atalia Praratya

Children: Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz, Camillia Laetitia Azzahra, Arkana Aidan Misbach (adopted child)

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