Lasantha Wickrematunge
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Lasantha Wickrematunge
Summary
Lasantha Wickrematunge is a human[1]. His place of birth was Colombo[2]. He was born on +1958-04-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Colombo[4]. He died on +2009-01-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Colombo[2], Lasantha Wickrematunge…
- Lasantha Wickrematunge died in Colombo[4].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge was born on +1958-04-05T00:00:00Z[3].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge died on +2009-01-08T00:00:00Z[5].
- Among Lasantha Wickrematunge's spouses was Sonali Samarasinghe[10].
- A child of Lasantha Wickrematunge was Ahimsa Wickrematunge[11].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge held citizenship in Sri Lanka[12].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge's professions included journalist[6].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge worked as a lawyer[7].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge worked as a politician[8].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge's education included a stint at University of Colombo[13].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge received the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize[14].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge received the Integrity Award[15].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge received the James Cameron Memorial Trust Award[16].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge received the International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes[17].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge received the John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award[18].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge's image is recorded as Wiensandbichler.jpg[19].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge is recorded as male[20].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 1356153716398158820002[22].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as nb2018017708[23].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge's Commons category is recorded as Lasantha Wickrematunge[24].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/059_v36[25].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge's relative is recorded as Desmond de Silva[26].
- Lasantha Wickrematunge's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Human rights[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Colombo[2], Lasantha Wickrematunge… he was born on +1958-04-05T00:00:00Z[3].
Education
Lasantha Wickrematunge was educated at University of Colombo[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include journalist[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8].
Recognition
Awards received include UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize[14], an award[28], founded in 1997[29]; Integrity Award[15], an award[30]; James Cameron Memorial Trust Award[16]; International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes[17], an award[31], founded in 2000[32]; and John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award[18], an award[33], in United States[34].
Personal Life
Lasantha Wickrematunge was married to Sonali Samarasinghe[10]. A child of him was Ahimsa Wickrematunge[11].
Death and Burial
Lasantha Wickrematunge died on +2009-01-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Colombo[4].
Why It Matters
Lasantha Wickrematunge ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]
FAQs
Where was Lasantha Wickrematunge born?
Born in Colombo[2], Lasantha Wickrematunge…
Where did Lasantha Wickrematunge die?
Lasantha Wickrematunge died in Colombo[4].
Who was Lasantha Wickrematunge married to?
Lasantha Wickrematunge's spouses include Sonali Samarasinghe[10].
What did Lasantha Wickrematunge do for work?
Lasantha Wickrematunge worked as journalist[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8].
Where did Lasantha Wickrematunge go to school?
Lasantha Wickrematunge was educated at University of Colombo[13].
What awards did Lasantha Wickrematunge receive?
Honors received include UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize[14], Integrity Award[15], James Cameron Memorial Trust Award[16], and International Press Institute World Press Freedom Heroes[17].