D. R. Wijewardena
Sri Lankan press baron and leader in the Sri Lankan independence movement / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Don Richard Wijewardena (Sinhala:දොන් රිච්ඩ් විජෙවර්ධන) (23 February 1886 – 13 June 1950) was a Sri Lankan press baron who was involved in the Sri Lankan independence movement. A successful entrepreneur, he established Lake House newspapers and played a significant role in the independence movement.[1]
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Personal details | |
Born | Don Richard Wijewardana (1886-02-23)23 February 1886 British Ceylon |
Died | 13 June 1950(1950-06-13) (aged 64) |
Nationality | Ceylonese |
Spouse | Alice Meedeniya |
Children | Two sons and Three daughters |
Parent(s) | Don Philip Wijewardana (Father) Helena Weerasinghe (Mother) |
Residence(s) | Rickman House, Arcadia |
Alma mater | S. Thomas' College, Mutwal University of Cambridge |
Occupation | Press Baron |
Profession | Barrister |
Known for | Lake House |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Ceylon |
Branch/service | Ceylon Defence Force |
Years of service | 1915-1917 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | Ceylon Light Infantry |
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