According to the formal reference
of the history of Madiun (before dissociated to become Regency
and Madiun City) started at XV century or precisely 18 July
1568 (the day of Madiun anniversary). At the time Prince Timoer
trusted to become the duke of regency of Purabaya. The later;
titled Panembahan Poerobojo. He is the brother of King Pajang
Hadiwidjojo or Djoko Tinglir. (History of Madiun Regency,
1980).
In 1590, Purabaya attacked
by Mataram. Legend of Woman War Lord named Retno Dumilah as
Purabaya war lord. Purabaya fall and mastered by Mataram until
1830 (after Diponegoro War and won by Duth Colonist). This
Matter possible influence Madiun culture and its surroundings
felt Mataraman nuance than the cultural nuance of Arek Surabaya
and its surroundings.
In 1831-1832 Madiun specified as the Capital city and the
center of Madiun city government covered Madiun, Ngawi, Magetan,
Ponorogo and Pacitan. At Dutch colonization era, Madiun also
represent the industrial estate vitally sugar. Till in this
time there are 6 (six) of sugar mill. The regions that produced
this sugar mill are rejo Agung, Kanigoro, Pagotan, Purwodadi,
Soedono and Redjo sarie laid at about 30 Km from Madiun city.
The stand
up of Madiun City is based on Governmental Regulation of Indies
Dutch number 326 at 20th June 1918 about Madiun City. But
till 1928 it has not the Burgemester (mayor). It only managed
by the Resident Assistant. Number Decree 411 in 1928, goverment
of Ducth Indies pointed Mr. K.A. Schotman as Mayor of Madiun
public service District, and govern till 1932. Started in
1932 until 1967, Madiun City led by 18 Mayor which not yet
been known surely range of its position time they are:
* 1. Mr. K.A. Schotman
* 2. Boestra
* 3. Mr. Van Dijk + LocoBurgemeester : Ali Sastramidjojo
* 4. Dr. Mr, R.M Soebroto
* 5. Mr. R. Soesanto Tirtiprojo
* 6. Mayor Soedibjo
* 7. Mayor R.Porbo Siswono
* 8. Mayor Soepardi
* 9. Mayor R. Mochamad (1948 from Siliwangi)
* 10. Mayor R.M Sudiono
* 11. Mayor R. Singgih
* 12. Mayor R. Moentoro
* 13. Mayor R. Moestadjab
* 14. Mayor R. Roeslan
* 15. Mayor R. Soepardi
* 16. Mayor Soemadi
* 17. Mayor Soebagyo
* 18. Mayor Pd. R Roekito, BA
* 19. Mayor Drs. Imam Soenardji (13 Nov 1968 - 19 Jan 1974)
* 20. Mayor Achmad Dawaki, BA (19 Jan 1974 - 19 Jan 1979)
* 21. Mayor Drs. Marsoedi (20 Jan 1979 - 20 Jan 1984)
* 22. Mayor Drs. Marsoedi (20 Jan 1984 - 20 Jan 1989)
* 23. Mayor Drs. Masdra M. Jasin (20 Jan 1989 - 20 Jan 1994)
* 24. Drs. Bambang Pamoedjo (20 Jan 1994 - 20 Jan 1999)
* 25. Drs. H. Achmad Ali (29 April 1999 - 29 April 2004)
* 26. Kokoh Raya, SH, M.Hum. (29 April 2004 up to now)
