Celestina Dias
Ceylonese philanthropist and businesswoman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Patthinihennadige Warnadeepthia Kurukulasuriya Celestina Rodrigo, MBE (known as Mrs. Jeremias Dias; 11 July 1858 – 26 March 1933) was a Ceylonese philanthropist and businesswoman. She was a pioneer in the field of Buddhist Girls' education and women entrepreneurs.[1][2] She was the founding patron (1917) of the premier Buddhist School for girls in Sri Lanka; Visakha Vidyalaya, located in Bambalapitiya, Colombo.[2][3] and few years later Sri Sumangala Girls College, Panadura.[4]
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![]() Celestina Dias aka Mrs. Jeremias Dias | |
Born | (1858-07-11)11 July 1858 Nalluruwa, Panadura |
Died | 26 March 1933(1933-03-26) (aged 74) |
Nationality | Ceylonese |
Other names | Mrs. Jeremias Dias |
Occupation(s) | philanthropist, businesswoman |
Spouse | Jeramias Dias |
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