S. A. Wickramasinghe
Sugiswara Abeywardena Wickramasinghe (13 April 1900 – 25 August 1981) was the founder of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka. He was the first Leftist to be elected to Ceylon State Council in 1931. He is considered one of the leading political figures in the twentieth century of Sri Lanka.
S. A. Wickramasinghe | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ceylon Parliament for Akuressa | |
| In office 1956–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Doreen Young Wickremasinghe |
| Succeeded by | Dayananda Wickremasinghe |
| Member of the State Council of Ceylon for Morawka | |
| In office 1931–1935 | |
| Succeeded by | R. C. Kannangara |
| In office 1946–1947 | |
| Preceded by | R. C. Kannangara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 May 1900 Athuraliya, Matara District, Sri Lanka |
| Died | 25 August 1981 (aged 81) Colombo |
| Political party | Communist Party of Sri Lanka |
| Spouse | Doreen Young Wickremasinghe |
| Alma mater | Mahinda College Galle Ananda College Colombo Ceylon Medical College |
| Profession | Politician and medical doctor |
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