About David Dharmakeerthi
Lived 1913 – 1987 (aged 74). David Dharmakeerthi was a Sri Lankan politician.
Kalukapuge Don David (born 1 September 1913 – died 10 September 1987 as ඩේවිඩ් ධර්මකීර්ති), popularly known as David Dharmakeerthi was an actor Sri Lankan early Sri Lankan cinema.
Personal life He was born on 1 September 1913 in Kotigamgoda village, Padukka. His father Odiris Appuhami was a farmer. He started school at village school and then from Wonakal College, Padukka and finally to the English School in Homagama. After school, Dharmakeerthi first joined the Department of Agriculture at Alston Place, Colombo as an overseer.
Dharmakeerthi was married to Nandawathi Jayasuriya. The couple has 5 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 10 September 1987 at the age of 74.
Political career His favorite political character was Philip Gunawardena. Dharmakeerthi contested for the Horana seat from the Mahajana Eksath Peramuna in the 1960 general election. However, he was placed third in the seat and received only 1555 votes.
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Who was David Dharmakeerthi?
Sri Lankan actor (1913-1987)
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David Dharmakeerthi was born on 1 September 1913 in Padukka.
When did David Dharmakeerthi die?
David Dharmakeerthi died on 10 September 1987.
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David Dharmakeerthi was a politician.
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David Dharmakeerthi was Sri Lankan.
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