12 Facts About Manuel Sondakh

Manuel Sondakh was a member of the People's Representative Council.

Manuel Sondakh was chosen as the 5th general secretary of the Indonesian Christian Party at its 7th congress.

Manuel Sondakh was a priest, and became the vice chairman of the Minahasa Evangelical Christian Church from 1948, and since 1950 until 1955 he became the chairman of the church.

Manuel Sondakh became controversial for his concurrent position as a teacher, priest, CEO, and a legislative member.

Manuel Sondakh was born in Motoling, Manado, on December 25,1905.

Manuel Sondakh went to the People's School for his elementary school, and later he went to the Theological School and the Teacher's School to finish his higher studies.

Manuel Sondakh began his job by teaching in the Tomohon Theological School from 1932 until 1948, and became the school rector from 1948 until 1952.

Manuel Sondakh became the head of the church in 1950 and 1955.

Manuel Sondakh became active in the movement by becoming its chairman from 1947 until 1950.

Manuel Sondakh managed to organize the Minahasa government by forming the "Wedana Assistant" to supervise Minahasan figures that were close to the government.

Manuel Sondakh ended his membership on 28 October 1971, after the legislative formed by the 1971 Indonesian legislative election was installed.

Manuel Sondakh died in Jakarta on 18 November 1984 and was buried in his hometown, Motoling.