Wijewardene family
Sri Lankan family / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Wijewardene family[1] is a Sri Lankan family that is prominent in enterprise and politics. Along with many members who have been successful politician across generations, the family includes two Chief Justices, two Prime Ministers and two Presidents of Sri Lanka.
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The Wijewardene family | |
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Current region | Colombo |
Place of origin | Sedawatte |
Members | Don Richard Wijewardena, Junius Richard Jayewardene, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Ruwan Wijewardene, Upali Wijewardene, Eugene Wilfred Jayewardene, Esmond Wickremesinghe, Vimala Wijewardene |
Traditions | Theravada Buddhism |
Estate(s) | Rickman House, Colombo, Arcadia, Diyatalawa, Adisham Hall |
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