S. W. D. Ratnayake
Sri Lankan politician (1901–1986)
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Sepala William Daineris Rathnayke (5 December 1901 - 26 January 1986) was a Sri Lankan politician.[1]
Preceded byV. G. W. Ratnayake
Succeeded byP. L. Jinadasa
Born5 December 1901
Deniyaya, Sri Lanka
Died26 January 1986 (aged 84)
Deniyaya, Sri Lanka
S. W. D. Rathnayake | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ceylon Parliament for Deniyaya District | |
| In office 19 April 1956 – 5 December 1959 | |
| Preceded by | V. G. W. Ratnayake |
| Succeeded by | P. L. Jinadasa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 December 1901 Deniyaya, Sri Lanka |
| Died | 26 January 1986 (aged 84) Deniyaya, Sri Lanka |
| Party | Sri Lanka Freedom Party |
| Spouse | A. S. Rathnayake |
| Relations | Robert Reginald Sepala Rathnayake (father) |
| Children | S. S. Rathnayake, I. S. Rathnayake |
| Alma mater | Bengamuwe Central College |
| Occupation | Proprietary Planter |
| Profession | teacher |
Ratnayke was elected to the Parliament of Ceylon at the 3rd parliamentary election in 1956, representing the Deniyaya electorate, defeating the sitting member, V. G. W. Ratnayake, by 5,460 votes.[2]
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