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Cyril Esmond Lucien Wickremesinghe (29 May 1920 – 29 September 1985) was a Ceylonese media proprietor, lawyer and politician. He also played key role in defeating Sirimavo Bandaranaike that brought United National Party Dudley Senanayake to power in 1965's Parliamentary Election .
Sep 17, 2023 · Mr. Wickremesinghe played a key role in Sri Lanka gaining membership in the United Nations, navigating tough obstacles which were byproducts of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Sep 29, 2016 · Although very much a man of the world, Esmond Wickremesinghe had a deeply rooted sense of being Sri Lankan. His knowledge, ideas and talents had at their core a vital concern how to make Sri Lanka work better as a nation, as a society, as a polity, as an economy.
Esmond Wickremesinghe was an eminent press magnate and one-time President of the International Press Institute. He was awarded the Golden Pen of Freedom in 1965 (the annual award to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the defence of press freedom).
Jul 30, 2017 · Ranil’s father was Esmond Wicremesinghe; winner of the prestigious Golden Pen of Freedom awarded by the reputed International Press Institute and was a powerful member of the Working Committee of the United National Party from 1973 to 1985.
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.
Sep 29, 2003 · Esmond Wickremesinghe. By 1946, DEW qualified as an Advocate and had a temporary stint at the Hulftsdorp Bar. But as destiny would have it, he was summoned to Lake House in 1947, as second in command to the 'Skipper' of the Ship by the Beira waters. Esmond Wickremesinghe never looked back.
