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Cyril Esmond Lucien Wickremesinghe

Sri Lankan lawyer (1920-1985) · Sri Lanka · On the map · Founders · Died at 65

Cyril Esmond Lucien Wickremesinghe was a Ceylonese media proprietor, lawyer and politician. He also played key role in defeating Sirimavo Bandaranaike that brought United National Party Dudley Senanayake to power in 1965's Parliamentary Election.

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He was also father of former President of Sri Lanka and Leader of the UNP Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Country
Sri Lanka
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 1985 · aged 65