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G. M. S. Samaraweera

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G. M. S. Samaraweera
5th Governor of North Central Province
In office
18 August 1998 – 18 August 2003
Preceded byMaithripala Senanayake
Succeeded byJagath Balasuriya
Personal details
Born1937
Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka
Died18 May 2006
Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Resting placeAnuradhapura

G. M. S. Samaraweera (1937 - 18 May 2006) was a Sri Lankan politician and High Court Judge. the 5th Governor of North Central Province. He was appointed on 18 August 1998 succeeding Maithripala Senanayake and was Governor until 18 August 2003. He was succeeded by Jagath Balasuriya.[1][2]

Samaraweera was educated at the Holy Family Convent, Anuradhapura and S. Thomas' College, Bandarawela and S. Thomas' College, Gurutalawa, after which he entered the Colombo Law College graduating as an advocate, and later joining the Army.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Cahoon, Ben. "Sri Lankan Provinces from 1988". World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Previous Governors". Governor's office -North Central Province. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
  3. ^ "G.M.S. Samaraweera passes away". Dailynews.lk. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
Political offices
Preceded by Governor of North Central Province
1998–2003
Succeeded by