Esmond Wickremesinghe
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Cyril Esmond Lucien Wickremesinghe (29 May 1920 – 29 September 1985) was a Ceylonese press baron, lawyer, and a successful entrepreneur. He also played key role in defeating Sirimavo Bandaranaike that brought United National Party's Dudley Senanayake to power in 1965's Parliamentary Election.[1][2] He was also father of President of Sri Lanka and Leader of the UNP Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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Esmond Wickremesinghe | |
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Born | Cyril Esmond Lucien Wickremesinghe (1920-05-29)29 May 1920 |
Died | 29 September 1985(1985-09-29) (aged 65) |
Nationality | Ceylonese |
Occupation | Press baron |
Known for | Lake House |
Spouse | Nalini Wickremesinghe |
Children | Shan Ranil Niraj Channa Kshanika |
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