About Cyril C. Perera
Lived 1923 – 2016 (aged 93). Cyril C. Perera was a Sri Lankan translator.
Cyril C. Perera (3 June 1923 – 4 September 2016) was a Sri Lankan author of Sinhala literature who was well known for his translations of world literature into Sinhalese. His translations included novels, short stories, poems, stage plays, and children's literature.
Perera was born in Colombo and attended various schools there. He studied art, architecture, and building engineering at Colombo Technical College and later joined government service. He worked as a building designer in the Ministry of Health.
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Who was Cyril C. Perera?
Sri Lankan translator
When was Cyril C. Perera born?
Cyril C. Perera was born on 3 June 1923 in Colombo.
When did Cyril C. Perera die?
Cyril C. Perera died on 4 September 2016 in Colombo.
What was Cyril C. Perera's occupation?
Cyril C. Perera was a translator.
What nationality was Cyril C. Perera?
Cyril C. Perera was Sri Lankan.
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