E. W. Perera
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Edward Walter Perera (11 December 1875 – 15 February 1953) was a Ceylonese (Sri Lankan) barrister, politician and freedom fighter. He was known as the "Lion of Kotte" and was a prominent figure in the Sri Lankan independence movement, served as an elected member of the Legislative Council of Ceylon and the State Council of Ceylon.
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Born | Edward Walter Perera (1875-12-11)11 December 1875 Unawatuna, Galle, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) |
Died | 15 February 1953(1953-02-15) (aged 77) |
Nationality | Ceylonese (Sri Lankan) |
Alma mater | Royal College Colombo |
Occupation | Politics |
Profession | Barrister |
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