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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Summary

Sirimavo Bandaranaike was born on April 17, 1916[1], in Baḷangoḍa[2]. She died on October 10, 2000[3], in Kadawatha[4]. She worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,027 views/month, #6,707 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Barnes Ratwatte[8]
  • Mother: Rosalind Mahawelatenne[9]
  • Spouse: S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike[10]
  • Child: Anura Bandaranaike[11], Chandrika Kumaratunga[12], Sunethra Bandaranaike[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Sri Lanka[14]
  • Position held: Member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka[15], Prime Minister of Sri Lanka[16], Leader of the Opposition[17]
  • Educated at: St Bridget's Convent, Colombo[18]
  • Religion or worldview: Theravāda[19]
  • Sex or gender: female[20]
  • Member of political party: Sri Lanka Freedom Party[21]
  • Commons category: Sirimavo Bandaranaike[22]
  • Cause of death: myocardial infarction[23]
  • Family name: Bandaranaike[24]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[25]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[26]
  • Name in native language: සිරිමාවෝ රත්වත්තේ ඩයස් බණ්ඩාරනායක[27]

Why It Matters

Sirimavo Bandaranaike has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

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[8]. Sirimavo Bandaranaike's mother was Rosalind Mahawelatenne[9].

Who was Sirimavo Bandaranaike married to?

Sirimavo Bandaranaike's spouses include S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike[10].

What did Sirimavo Bandaranaike do for work?

Sirimavo Bandaranaike worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6].

Where did Sirimavo Bandaranaike go to school?

Sirimavo Bandaranaike was educated at St Bridget's Convent, Colombo[18].

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  21. [1] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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