About A. V. Kulasingham
Lived 1890 – 1978 (aged 87). A. V. Kulasingham was a Sri Lankan politician.
Aiyathurai Varnakulasingham Kulasingham (11 October 1890 – 16 January 1978) was a Ceylon Tamil lawyer, politician, journalist and editor of the Ceylon Daily News and Hindu Organ.
Early life and family Kulasingham was born on 11 October 1890. He was educated at Jaffna College.
Kulasingham was also an advocate and practised law for more than 50 years. He contested the 1947 parliamentary election in Kayts as the ACTC candidate but was defeated by Alfred Thambiayah by just 322 votes.
Death Kulasingham died on 16 January 1978.
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Who was A. V. Kulasingham?
Ceylon Tamil journalist
When was A. V. Kulasingham born?
A. V. Kulasingham was born on 11 October 1890.
When did A. V. Kulasingham die?
A. V. Kulasingham died on 16 January 1978.
What was A. V. Kulasingham's occupation?
A. V. Kulasingham was a politician.
What nationality was A. V. Kulasingham?
A. V. Kulasingham was Sri Lankan.
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