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Born to an entrepreneur from the village of Botale, Senanayake was educated at S. Thomas' College, Mutwal before briefly working as a clerk in the Surveyor General's Department. Joining the family business, he managed the family own estates and the Kahatagaha Graphite Mine.
Apr 8, 2024 · D. S. Senanayake was the first prime minister of Ceylon (1947–52) when the country became independent of Great Britain. Brought up as a devout Buddhist, Senanayake remained in that faith but was educated at the Anglican St. Thomas College in Colombo. After a brief period as a clerk in the surveyor.
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Born In: Mirigama. Political Leaders #2397. Prime Ministers #265. Leaders #3092. Quick Facts. Died At Age: 68. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Molly Dunuwila. siblings: Fredrick Richard Senanayake. children: Dudley Senanayake. Prime Ministers Political Leaders. Died on: March 22, 1952. place of death: Colombo, Sri Lanka.
It provides education from Grades 1 to 13 in Sinhalese, Tamil and English language. It is the only muti-ethnic, trilingual school established in Sri Lanka in the post-independence era and the second-largest multi-ethnic school in the country.
He received his primary education at S’ Thomas’ College, then located at Mutwal and had a strong affection for his alma mater. His quick wit was apparent even then, making him a favourite among his peers.
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D.S Senanayake College provides education to Students from Grade 1 to 13 in Sinhala & Tamil Mediums. It also provides English Medium studies in Mathematics, Science & Commerce fields for the Advance Level Examinations and from Year 6 to.
<< Back to Family Legacy. D.S. Senanayake was the man who architected the destiny of a nation and single handedly facilitated the smooth transition from semi-colony to independence.
