Simon Fernando Sri Chandrasekera
Businessman in Sri Lanka
About Simon Fernando Sri Chandrasekera
Lived 1829 – 1908 (aged 78–79).
Mudaliyar Simon Fernando Sri Chandrasekera (1829–1908) was a prominent businessman during the late 19th century in Sri Lanka.
Born Singho Appu Baasunnahe in the village of Horetuduwa in Moratuwa. He started life making tea chests and moved into other businesses. He built Sirinivasa which was gifted by him to the city of Colombo and is the current official residence of the Mayor of Colombo. His daughter married Dr W. A. de Silva. His other relations included Sir Susantha de Fonseka, Cissy Cooray and H. W. Amarasuriya. who left his entire estate in trust to the Ceylon government.
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Who was Simon Fernando Sri Chandrasekera?
businessman in Sri Lanka
When was Simon Fernando Sri Chandrasekera born?
Simon Fernando Sri Chandrasekera was born in 1829.
When did Simon Fernando Sri Chandrasekera die?
Simon Fernando Sri Chandrasekera died in 1908.
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