E. A. Nugawela
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Major Edward "Eddie" Alexander Nugawela, ED (21 September 1898 – 5 July 1972) was a Ceylonese lawyer, soldier and politician. He was the first Cabinet Minister of Education in independent Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) (1947–1954), later Cabinet Minister of Health (1954–1956), a Member of Parliament and State Council.[1]
Quick Facts Minister of Education, Prime Minister ...
E. A. Nugawela | |
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Minister of Education | |
In office 26 September 1947 – 12 October 1953 | |
Prime Minister | D. S. Senanayake, Dudley Senanayake |
Preceded by | C. W. W. Kannangara |
Succeeded by | M. D. Banda |
Minister of Health | |
In office 12 October 1953 – April 1956 | |
Prime Minister | Sir John Kotelawala |
Preceded by | Dudley Senanayake |
Succeeded by | Vimala Wijewardene |
Member of Parliament for Kadugannawa | |
In office 1947–1956 | |
Preceded by | Post created |
Succeeded by | C. A. S. Marikkar |
Personal details | |
Born | (1898-09-21)21 September 1898 Kandy, Ceylon |
Died | 5 July 1972(1972-07-05) (aged 73) Kandy, Ceylon |
Nationality | Ceylonese |
Political party | United National Party |
Spouse | Louise Gooneratna |
Alma mater | Royal College, Colombo |
Profession | Advocate |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Ceylon Defense Force |
Years of service | 1928-1947 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Ceylon Light Infantry |
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