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S.J.V.Chelvanayakam (1898-1977)Chevanayakam will be remembered,not only forhis legal achievements and his dedcation to the cause of the Tamil people, but also for his upright character,personal integrity,and his qualities of leadership. |
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S.W.R.D.Bandaranaike (1899-1959)S.W.R.D.Bandaranaike
is best remembered for his premiership from 1956 to 1959,which was the turning point in
the political and social evolution of the post-indipendence ere in Sr Lanka.
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DR.G.P.Malalasekara (1899-1973)Dr.Malalasekara was an orientalist of world fame, a foremost Buddhist leader in Sri Lanka,and a nationalist. He is the author of landmark-works in Lanka,Oriental literature,which include Pali Literature of ceylon,English-Sinhala Dictionary,and The Buddha and hisTeachings. |
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Philip Gunawardena (1901-1972)He was one of the earliest nationalist,as well as socialist of our time.and the founder of the LSSP. His politics on land reform are among his lasting monuments. |
George Keyt (1901-1993)George Keyt's name is synonymous with paintin in this country, and he is famed for his manysided controversial to it.his fame was essentially as an innovative genius-one who created new art forms. |
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