About Anura Bastian
Lived 1950 – 2014 (aged 63). Anura Bastian was a Sri Lankan civil servant.
Anura Bastian (born 30 July 1950) is a Sri Lankan politician. He was a former Deputy Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament (1978 - 1989). A favorite of J. R. Jayewardene, he succeeded his parliamentary seat when the latter became President of Sri Lanka. In 1983, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Defence.
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Who was Anura Bastian?
Sri Lankan politician
When was Anura Bastian born?
Anura Bastian was born on 30 July 1950.
When did Anura Bastian die?
Anura Bastian died on 3 June 2014.
What was Anura Bastian's occupation?
Anura Bastian was a civil servant.
What nationality was Anura Bastian?
Anura Bastian was Sri Lankan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Anura Bastian. https://biography.guide/anura-bastian/
MLA: "Anura Bastian." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/anura-bastian/.
Chicago: "Anura Bastian." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/anura-bastian/.
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