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Senanayake, Don Stephen |
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Senanayake, Don Stephen (sĕnənä`yəkə), 1884–1952, prime minister (1947–52) of Ceylon (later Sri Lanka). He entered politics in 1922 and became a prominent leader before independence from Great Britain (1948), serving as minister of agriculture and lands (1931–47) and as leader of the council of state (1942–47). He was succeeded as prime minister by his son Dudley Senanayake, 1911–73, who had followed his father as minister of agriculture and lands (1947–52). Dudley Senanayake served three times as a right-of-center prime minister (1952–53, 1960, 1965–70) and led the opposition United National party in 1960–65. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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