G. M. S. Samaraweera
Sri Lankan politician
About G. M. S. Samaraweera
Lived 1937 – 2006 (aged 68–69). G. M. S. Samaraweera was a Sri Lankan.
G. M. S. Samaraweera (1937 - 18 May 2006) was a Sri Lankan politician and High Court Judge. the 5th Governor of North Central Province. He was appointed on 18 August 1998 succeeding Maithripala Senanayake and was Governor until 18 August 2003. He was succeeded by Jagath Balasuriya.
Samaraweera was educated at the Holy Family Convent, Anuradhapura and S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela and S. Thomas' College, Gurutalawa, after which he entered the Colombo Law College graduating as an advocate, and later joining the Army.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was G. M. S. Samaraweera?
Sri Lankan politician
When was G. M. S. Samaraweera born?
G. M. S. Samaraweera was born in 1937 in Anuradhapura.
When did G. M. S. Samaraweera die?
G. M. S. Samaraweera died on 18 May 2006 in Colombo.
What nationality was G. M. S. Samaraweera?
G. M. S. Samaraweera was Sri Lankan.
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