James Peiris
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Sir James Peiris was a prominent leader in the Sri Lankan independence movement, the first elected Vice-President of the Legislative Council of Ceylon and the first native Governor of Ceylon.
Sir James Peiris
The young James Peiris was educated at the Royal College, Colombo.
Peiris was elected Vice-President of the Legislative Council of Ceylon in 1924. The President was the Governor of Ceylon.
Don Baron Jayatilaka
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Sir Don Baron Jayatilaka, KBE known as D.B. Jayatilaka was a Sri Lankan Sinhalese educationalist, statesmen and diplomat. He was Vice-President of the Legislative Council of Ceylon; the Minister for H
James Peiris
…Henry Manning Cecil Clementi Edward Bruce Alexander Hugh Clifford Murchison Fletcher Herbert Stanley Preceded by Position established Succeeded by D. B. Jayatilaka Personal details Born 20 December 1856 Died 5 May 1930 (aged 73) Alma mater St John's College, Cambridge, Royal College, Colombo Occupation Politician…
Don Baron Jayatilaka
Jayatilaka as a young barrister.
Sir Baron Jayatilaka (Seated left) as a member of the Second State Council of Ceylon in 1936.