About D. J. Ambalavanar
Lived 1928 – 1997 (aged 69). D. J. Ambalavanar was a Sri Lankan priest.
The Right Reverend David Jeyaratnam Ambalavanar was a Sri Lankan Tamil priest and the Church of South India Bishop of Jaffna.
Early life Ambalavanar was born on 28 February 1928. He was the son of Reverend Joseph Ponnambalam Ambalavanar and Annamma. He was educated at St. John's College, Jaffna (1932–42) and Jaffna College (1942-50).
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Who was D. J. Ambalavanar?
Bishop of Jaffna (1928-1997)
When was D. J. Ambalavanar born?
D. J. Ambalavanar was born on 28 February 1928.
When did D. J. Ambalavanar die?
D. J. Ambalavanar died on 10 October 1997.
What was D. J. Ambalavanar's occupation?
D. J. Ambalavanar was a priest.
What nationality was D. J. Ambalavanar?
D. J. Ambalavanar was Sri Lankan.
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