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D. R. Wijewardena

Sri Lankan press baron · Sri Lanka · On the map · Founders · Lived 1886 to 1950 · aged 64

Don Richard Wijewardena was a Sri Lankan media proprietor who was involved in the Sri Lankan independence movement. A successful entrepreneur, he established Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited and played a significant role in the independence movement.

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D. R. Wijewardena is read about 12 times a day, in 5 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 1 November 2026

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Country
Sri Lanka
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1950 · aged 64