Background
He was born into a famous literary family in Surakarta, in Central Java, the Yasadipura family.
He was born into a famous literary family in Surakarta, in Central Java, the Yasadipura family.
People regarded him as the last Javanese poet. His real name is Bagus Burhan. He is son of Mas Pajangswara and grandson of Yasadipura II, famous poet of Surakarta Sunanate.
His father is an offspring of Kingdom of Pajang, whereas his mother is an offspring of Demak Sultanate.
Bagus Burham had a loyal nanny named Ki Tanujoyo. Several works by Rangga Warsita were republished posthumously by Tan Khoen Swie of Kediri in the early 20th century.