Sirimavo Bandaranaike

Prime Minister of Ceylon (later Sri Lanka) from 1960–65, 1970–77, 1994–2000
Person human Q194291
Sirimavo Bandaranaike
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Sirimavo Bandaranaike

Summary

Sirimavo Bandaranaike is a human[1]. She was born in Baḷangoḍa[2]. She was born on April 17, 1916[3]. She died in Kadawatha[4]. She died on October 10, 2000[5]. She worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike was born in Baḷangoḍa[2].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike died in Kadawatha[4].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike was born on April 17, 1916[3].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike died on October 10, 2000[5].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike's father was Barnes Ratwatte[9].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike's mother was Rosalind Mahawelatenne[10].
  • Among Sirimavo Bandaranaike's spouses was S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike[11].
  • A child of Sirimavo Bandaranaike was Anura Bandaranaike[12].
  • A child of Sirimavo Bandaranaike was Chandrika Kumaratunga[13].
  • A child of Sirimavo Bandaranaike was Sunethra Bandaranaike[14].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike held citizenship in Sri Lanka[15].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike worked as a politician[6].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike held the position of Member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka[16].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike held the position of Prime Minister of Sri Lanka[17].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike held the position of Prime Minister of Sri Lanka[18].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike held the position of Prime Minister of Sri Lanka[19].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike held the position of Leader of the Opposition[20].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike held the position of Leader of the Opposition[21].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike's education included a stint at St Bridget's Convent, Colombo[22].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike's religion is recorded as Theravāda[23].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike is recorded as female[24].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike was affiliated with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party[26].
  • Sirimavo Bandaranaike's Commons category is recorded as Sirimavo Bandaranaike[27].

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Origins and Family

Sirimavo Bandaranaike was born in Baḷangoḍa[2]. She was born on April 17, 1916[3]. Her father was Barnes Ratwatte[9]. Her mother was Rosalind Mahawelatenne[10].

Education

Sirimavo Bandaranaike was educated at St Bridget's Convent, Colombo[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include Member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka[16]; Prime Minister of Sri Lanka[17], a public office[28], in Sri Lanka[29]; and Leader of the Opposition[20], a position[30], in Sri Lanka[31], founded in 1947[32].

Personal Life

Among Sirimavo Bandaranaike's spouses was S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike[11]. Children include Anura Bandaranaike[12], a diplomat[33], 1949–2008[34], of Sri Lanka[35]; Chandrika Kumaratunga[13], a politician[36], b. 1945[37], of Sri Lanka[38], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[39]; and Sunethra Bandaranaike[14], a politician[40], b. 1943[41], of Sri Lanka[42]. Her religion is recorded as Theravāda[23]. She was affiliated with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party[26].

Death and Burial

Sirimavo Bandaranaike died on October 10, 2000[5]. She died in Kadawatha[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[43].

Why It Matters

Sirimavo Bandaranaike has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] She is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Sirimavo Bandaranaike born?

Sirimavo Bandaranaike's place of birth was Baḷangoḍa[2].

Where did Sirimavo Bandaranaike die?

Sirimavo Bandaranaike passed away in Kadawatha[4].

Who were Sirimavo Bandaranaike's parents?

Sirimavo Bandaranaike's father was Barnes Ratwatte[9]. Sirimavo Bandaranaike's mother was Rosalind Mahawelatenne[10].

Who was Sirimavo Bandaranaike married to?

Sirimavo Bandaranaike's spouses include S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike[11].

What did Sirimavo Bandaranaike do for work?

Sirimavo Bandaranaike worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Sirimavo Bandaranaike go to school?

Sirimavo Bandaranaike was educated at St Bridget's Convent, Colombo[22].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [43] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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