William Gopallawa, Sri Lanka’s first President, was a distinguished statesman and a respected figure in the country’s political landscape. Born on September 17, 1896, to a Sinhalese Buddhist family in Matale, Gopallawa had a humble beginning, but his dedication to public service led him to the highest office in the land. Gopallawa’s early life was shaped by the strong influence...
Pioneering the Presidency: Sri Lanka’s First Presidential Leader
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