About V. Veerasingam
Lived 1892 – 1964 (aged 71–72). V. Veerasingam was a Sri Lankan politician and teacher.
Visuvalingam Veerasingam MBE (; 1892 – 5 December 1964) was a Ceylon Tamil teacher, politician and Member of Parliament.
Early life and family Veerasingam was born in 1892. He was from Manipay in northern Ceylon.
Career Veerasingam was a teacher at Manipay Hindu College before becoming its principal in April 1922.
After retiring in 1951 Veerasingam played a key role in the co-operative movement in Jaffna District. He however won the 1952 parliamentary election and entered Parliament.
Veerasingam was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1952 New Year Honours. He died on 5 December 1964.
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Who was V. Veerasingam?
Ceylon Tamil teacher and politician
When was V. Veerasingam born?
V. Veerasingam was born in 1892.
When did V. Veerasingam die?
V. Veerasingam died on 5 December 1964.
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V. Veerasingam was a politician and teacher.
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V. Veerasingam was Sri Lankan.
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