Ranil Wickremesinghe
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Summary
Ranil Wickremesinghe was born on March 24, 1949[1], in Colombo[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], lawyer[4], and head of government[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,149 views/month, #6,899 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Cyril Esmond Lucien Wickremesinghe[7]
- Spouse: Maitree Wickramasinghe[8]
- Country of citizenship: Sri Lanka[9]
- Native language: Sinhala[10]
- Position held: List of leaders of the United National Party[11]
- Educated at: University of Colombo[12], University of Ceylon[13], Royal College, Colombo[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Member of political party: United National Party[16]
- Commons category: Ranil Wickremesinghe[17]
- Residence: 115 Fifth Lane[18]
- Family name: Wickremasinghe[19]
- Given name: Ranil[20]
- Official website: https://www.president.gov.lk/[21]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2016[22], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Sinhala[24]
- Name in native language: රනිල් වික්රමසිංහ[25]
- Affiliation string: Office of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka[26]
Why It Matters
Ranil Wickremesinghe has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Ranil Wickremesinghe born?
Ranil Wickremesinghe was born in Colombo[2].
Who were Ranil Wickremesinghe's parents?
Ranil Wickremesinghe's father was Cyril Esmond Lucien Wickremesinghe[7].
Who was Ranil Wickremesinghe married to?
Ranil Wickremesinghe's spouses include Maitree Wickramasinghe[8].
What did Ranil Wickremesinghe do for work?
Ranil Wickremesinghe worked as a politician[3], lawyer[4], and head of government[5].
Where did Ranil Wickremesinghe go to school?
Ranil Wickremesinghe was educated at University of Colombo[12], University of Ceylon[13], and Royal College, Colombo[14].