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Lama Hewage Martin Wickramasinghe was great writer and author in Sri Lanka. He was born on 29th May 1890 in Koggala and his nationality is Sinhala. Martin Wickramasinghe's father's name is Lama Hewage Don Bastian Wickramasinghe. His mother's name is Magalle Balapitiya Liyanage Thochchohamy.

He learned devanagari script and he could recite by memory long section of the Hithopadesha. After two years he was taken to a Vernacular school. Where he proposed until 1897 where he was sent to an English school in Galle Called Buona Vista. He wrote many books Gamperaliya, Kaliyugaya, Madoldoova, Ape gama, Upandasita are some of them

Martin Wickramasinghe's spouse is Katluwe Balage Premade Silva. Martin Wickramasinghe married her on 1925. He has five childre. Martin Wickramasinghe active 1914 to1978 and he died 23 july1976 in Colombo

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Martin Wickramasinghe was born on may 29th 1890 in Koggala. His mother was Magolle Balapitiye Liyanage Nochchihami and his father was Malalagama Lama Hewage Dhon Basthian Wickramasinghe .He is a Sri Lankan. His wife is Kalatuwe Balage Prema De Silva.He had six children .

He was educated at the temple and Galle Buonavista College .

Martin Wickramasinghe was Author and Writer .His first book was 'Balopadeshaya'. 'Gamperaliya' is an excellent book written by Martin Wickramasinghe . The book he wrote about his autobiography is for 'Upandasita' . He was the author of Lakmina, Dinamina and Silumina newspapers .

Mr. Martin Wickramasinghe also received the "Sahithya Chakravarti" award , "The Presidential Literary Award " and " The British O.B.E" Award. He is known as " Helaye Maha Gath Kathuwara".

He deid in 23 July 1976.                                                                                                            A.N.Purnima                                                     s92083693

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MINI BIOGRAPHY                         (MR. MARTIN WICKRAMASINGHE)

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MINI BIOGRAPHY                         (MR. MARTIN WICKRAMASINGHE)

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Lamahewage Don Martin Wickramasinghe is Authar and Writer in the sri lanaka and He is often acclaimed as the father of Modern Sinhala Literature. He was born on 29 may 1890 in Koggala and 23 july 1976  died in colombo.His father is Lamahewage Don Bastian Wickramasinghe and mother is Magalle Balapitiya Liyanaget hochchohamy.

At the age of five he was taught the sinhala alphabet, at home and in the temple. Next Wickramasinghe was went to buona vista english school. He was literary career began with the novel Leela and other books are Gamperaliya, Uganthaya, Kaliugaya, Viragaya and etc.

Wickramasinghe was got a many Awards. Such as, Best news paper article for the year 1956, Best novel of the year 1957(Viragaya), Honart PHD by the Vidyodaya University, Unesco Award 1964, Receives the first presidential award for literature 1974  and etc. Then His books have been translated into several languages.

H. M. C. C. Herath
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Ediriweera Sarachchandra is a Great Script Writer,Author and Poetry.He was born in 3rd of June 1914 in Galle and his nationality is Srilankan.His Mother's name is Lidia Pinto Moragoda and Father's name is Charles Francis de Silva.He learned at  the Galle Richmond College, st.Aloesies College, st.John College(Panadura) , st. Thomas College, After he attended colombo university and London university.

He was university Lecturer and Sri Lanka Ambassador to France in 1974 - 1977 . He was Producing his First drama in 1956 . It ' s name " Maname ". He was Producing  the    " Sighabahu "  drama in 1961.

Ediriweera Sarachchandra wife is Eiline Bellan. He was Marriyng in 1939. His Childrens are , Nanditha Sarachchandra,Sunethra ,Kisagothami , Yashodara , Ranshi Sarachchndra.

He has Honorary Doctor of Literature from the University of Jaffna. There is also Honorary Doctor of Literature from the University of Peradeniya and Emiritus Professor.He was Produced plays Including Maname (1956), Sighabahu (1961) , Mahasara , Pabawathi(1952). He was Written Novels Including Malagiya Aththo (1959), Walmath wee hasarak Nuditimi(1962) , Malawunge Aurududa(1965) and he was written any Short Stories.

He was did research literery theory and criticism.

He was died in 16th August 1996 in Colombo.

R.G.S.W. Jayarathne
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Prof.Ediriweera sarachchandra is an outstanding character in Sri Lanka. He was born in 3rd June 1914 in Galle.
He completed his early education at St.Alosis college,Richmond college, St.Jhon's college and St.Thomas college.
He did a great service both locally and abroad. He was a famous Author. He wrote many novels,short stories,research literature theory and criticism and etc. Such as Malagiya Eththo,Malwunge Aurududa,Kalpana Lokaya,Kalyage Awamen Ape Withthi and etc.He produced plays including Maname,Sinhabahu and Mahasara.
He was a University lecturer and a Sri Lankan Ambassador to France 1974-1977.
The University of Jaffna and the University of Peradeniya conferred Sarachchandra the degree of Literature In 1982.Also in that year he was made an Emiratus Professor at the University of Peradeniya.
He made an immortal contribution to the country and died on 16th August 1996.

G.D Hiruni Madhubhashini Erandika
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Ediriweera Sarachchandra is a Great Script Writer,Author and Poetry.He was born in 3rd of June 1914 in Galle and his nationality is Srilankan.His Mother's name is Lidia Pinto Moragoda and Father's name is Charles Francis de Silva.He learned at  the Galle Richmond College, st.Aloesies College, st.John College(Panadura) , st. Thomas College, After he attended colombo university and London university.

He was university Lecturer and Sri Lanka Ambassador to France in 1974 - 1977 . He was Producing his First drama in 1956 . It ' s name " Maname ". He was Producing  the    " Sighabahu "  drama in 1961.

Ediriweera Sarachchandra wife is Eiline Bellan. He was Marriyng in 1939. His Childrens are , Nanditha Sarachchandra,Sunethra ,Kisagothami , Yashodara , Ranshi Sarachchndra.

He has Honorary Doctor of Literature from the University of Jaffna. There is also Honorary Doctor of Literature from the University of Peradeniya and Emiritus Professor.He was Produced plays Including Maname (1956), Sighabahu (1961) , Mahasara , Pabawathi(1952). He was Written Novels Including Malagiya Aththo (1959), Walmath wee hasarak Nuditimi(1962) , Malawunge Aurududa(1965) and he was written any Short Stories.

He was did research literery theory and criticism.

He was died in 16th August 1996 in Colombo.

R.G.S.W. Jayarathne
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Kumara Sangakkara is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He is one of the best cricketers and he is known as Sanga. He was born in 1977 Oct 27. He studied at the Trinity college in Kandy. As a child, he excelled in singing as well as playing. He has two sisters. He is good at cricket, badminton, tennis as well as swimming. He studied the advanced level Arts subject and obtained the highest marks and entered the university of Colombo. He was unable to complete his degree because he chose to play cricket.

He first played in a test match in 2000 July 20. Against South Africa. Kumara Sangakkara became the captain of Sri Lanka cricket team in 2009. He was a brilliant leader who encouraged his team and guided them to move forward. He has achieved many victories against different countries. He is currently the best wicketkeeper in the history of cricket. It is a matter of great pride for us. Sangakkara was a member of the squad for the 2007 cricket world cup, 2011 cricket world cup and 2009 ICC world twenty20 finals. Won man of the match award in the final of the 2014 ICC world twenty20. He retired from cricket in 2015 with 15 years of experience.

M.V.N.P. Senevirathna
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Christoper William Wijekoon Kannangara was born 13th of october 1884.His family was six children and poor.His early education at weslyan high school at Ambalangoda and afterthat gain a schoolarship to Richmand college galle.he was an outstanding student in sports and academics.
He was elected to the legislative council to represent the galle district in 1924.
During his time of the minister of Education in sri lanka from 1931 to 1947.
He introduced free mid day meal for school children,Inauguration of the university of peradeniya and the introduction of central college.
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MR. MARTIN WICKRAMASINGHE

He was born on 29 may 1890 , in the koggala town at Galle District .  His father is Lamahewage Don Bastian Wickramasinghe . His school is Buonavist College .  He is Authar and writer in the Sri Lanka and he is often acacclaimed as the father of Modern Sinhala Literature . He was married Kataluwe Balage Prema de Silva. They had six children

HIS  HONORS AND AWARDS
AAppointed  member of the radio bbroadcasting commission  - 1953
Award for the best news paper article for the year      " The fall of the Brahmin Class "   -1956
The novel "Viragaya"  wins the Don Pedric Award for the best novel of the year - 1957
UNESCO Award for  his book " The Rise of the Soviet  Land "  - 1964
Receives the first PPresidential Award for Literature -1974

His novels :-

His novels are Leela, Soma, Irangani, Rohini , Karuvala Gedara ect...

His shot stories :-

Magul gedara, Apuru Muhuna, Mage Kathawa, Geheniyak , Handa Sakki Kima etc..

His englisha books

Aspects of Sinhalese Culture , The Buddhist Jathaka Stories and the Russian Novel , Buddhism and Art, Sinhala Language and Culture etc.....

His died 23 July 1976 in colombo Sri Lanka.