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William Gopallawa

Sri Lankan President (1897-1981) · Sri Lanka · On the map · Politicians · Died at 83

William Gopallawa was a Sri Lankan statesman who served as the last Governor-General of Ceylon from 1962 to 1972. That year, Ceylon became a republic, and changed its name to Sri Lanka; he would serve as the first and only non-executive President of Sri Lanka until 1978.

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Member of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

Country
Sri Lanka
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1981 · aged 83