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Dudley Senanayake

Sri Lankan politician (1911-1973) · Sri Lanka · On the map · Politicians · Died at 61

Dudley Shelton Senanayake, was a Sri Lankan barrister and statesman who thrice served as Prime Minister of Ceylon, from 1952 to 1953, in 1960, and from 1965 to 1970, and Leader of the Opposition from 1960 to 1964.

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Senanayake's tenures as prime minister were associated with democratic policies focused on agricultural and educational reforms with a pro-western alignment.

Country
Sri Lanka
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1973 · aged 61