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Sir Ernest Peter Arnold Fernando 🫡Born: 7 February 1904Died: 3 December 1956 (aged 52)Knighthood: 1955Profession: Busine...
16/10/2026

Sir Ernest Peter Arnold Fernando 🫡

Born: 7 February 1904
Died: 3 December 1956 (aged 52)
Knighthood: 1955
Profession: Businessman, mine owner and arts patron.
Why he became a Sir: Recognised for public service.
Why he is remembered: He owned the Bogala graphite mine and donated a building to establish Kalayathanaya, an important institution for national dance founded by Chitrasena.

His legacy: A business leader who supported Sri Lankan arts and cultural education.

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16/10/2026

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Sir Leo Fernando 🫡Born: 18 November 1895Died: 30 November 1954 (aged 59)Knighthood: Listed in the 1955 honours register;...
16/10/2026

Sir Leo Fernando 🫡

Born: 18 November 1895
Died: 30 November 1954 (aged 59)
Knighthood: Listed in the 1955 honours register; the date requires clarification because the published dates indicate he died in 1954.
Profession: Businessman and politician.
Why he is remembered: He represented Buttala in the Ceylon Parliament and built a transport and plantation business, including the Panadura Bus Company.

His legacy: An example of the role of business leaders in Ceylon's early parliamentary politics.

Sir Cyril de Zoysa 🫡Born: 26 October 1896Died: 2 January 1978 (aged 81)Knighthood: 1955Profession: Lawyer, businessman, ...
15/10/2026

Sir Cyril de Zoysa 🫡

Born: 26 October 1896
Died: 2 January 1978 (aged 81)
Knighthood: 1955
Profession: Lawyer, businessman, senator and philanthropist.
Why he became a Sir: Recognised for public service.
Why he is remembered: He served as President of the Senate and supported Buddhist institutions and community welfare, notably the Kalutara Bodhi.

His legacy: A symbol of generosity, public service and commitment to community development.

Sir John Lionel Kotelawala 🫡Born: 4 April 1897Died: 2 October 1980 (aged 83)Knighthood: 1948Profession: Military officer...
14/10/2026

Sir John Lionel Kotelawala 🫡

Born: 4 April 1897
Died: 2 October 1980 (aged 83)
Knighthood: 1948
Profession: Military officer and politician.
Why he became a Sir: Recognised for public service.
Why he is remembered: He served as Prime Minister of Ceylon from 1953 to 1956 and donated his Kandawala estate for the establishment of a defence university.

His legacy: His name lives on through the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.

🌟 NEED TO TALK 😎Speak Without Fear. Build Confidence.Are you tired of staying silent when you want to speak English?This...
13/10/2026

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Sir Mohamed Macan Markar 🫡Born: 1877Died: 1952Knighthood: 1938Profession: Businessman and public figure.Why he became a ...
13/10/2026

Sir Mohamed Macan Markar 🫡

Born: 1877
Died: 1952
Knighthood: 1938
Profession: Businessman and public figure.
Why he became a Sir: Recognised for public services in Ceylon.
Why he is remembered: He was an influential member of the Muslim business community and contributed to public life during the colonial period.

His legacy: A reminder of the role of entrepreneurship and community leadership in national development.

Sir Henry Lawson De Mel 🫡Born: 1871Died: 1936Knighthood: 1931Profession: Industrialist, legislator and philanthropist.Wh...
12/10/2026

Sir Henry Lawson De Mel 🫡

Born: 1871
Died: 1936
Knighthood: 1931
Profession: Industrialist, legislator and philanthropist.
Why he became a Sir: Recognised for public and philanthropic services.
Why he is remembered: He became a prominent figure in Ceylon's commercial development and supported charitable and community causes.

His legacy: A pioneer of local enterprise and philanthropy.

Sir Hilarion Marcus Fernando 🫡Born: 14 October 1864Died: 18 December 1936 (aged 72)Knighthood: 1923Profession: Physician...
11/10/2026

Sir Hilarion Marcus Fernando 🫡

Born: 14 October 1864
Died: 18 December 1936 (aged 72)
Knighthood: 1923
Profession: Physician and public servant.
Why he became a Sir: Recognised for his medical and public services.
Why he is remembered: He contributed to the development of medical practice and public institutions in Ceylon.

His legacy: An example of professional achievement combined with public service.

Sir James Peiris🫡Born: 20 December 1856Died: 5 May 1930 (aged 73)Knighthood: 1925Profession: Political leader and consti...
10/10/2026

Sir James Peiris🫡

Born: 20 December 1856
Died: 5 May 1930 (aged 73)
Knighthood: 1925
Profession: Political leader and constitutional reformer.
Why he became a Sir: Recognised for public and political service.
Why he is remembered: He campaigned for greater Ceylonese participation in government and played a major role in the constitutional reform movement.

His legacy: A pioneer of representative government and political reform in Ceylon.

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