Buana Mawarputra
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Buana Mawarputra | |
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.jpg) President Mawaputra's portrait | |
| Born | Buana Mawarputra 5 August 1955 |
| Nationality | Negaran |
| Alma mater | Merdeka Army Academy |
| Occupation | Soldier & Politician |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Political party | National Unity Party |
| Spouse(s) | Bethari Slametputri 6 March 1979 |
| Children | None |
| Parent(s) | Mawar Meraputri |
Buana Mawarputra is a Negaran statesman and the former President of Negara, often colloquially referred to in Negaran media as "Buna." He served as the Mayor of Kota Merdeka before running for president in the 2012 election as representative of the National Unity Party, winning with 56.3% of the popular vote.
Early Life and Education
Buana Mawarputra was born in southern Negara, in Kota Panaitan, Panaitan Province, to a lower-middle-class family as the son of Mawar Meraputri, a single woman. Buana expressed an interest in the army from a young age, and in school he achieved a reputation as an under-achiever, excelling in history, literature, and sport. He received a full scholarship from the Karl Strom Boys' Academy and graduated in 1973. After his graduation, he joined the Negaran Republican Army, entering an officer course, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1975.